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James SireThe Universe Next Door: A Basic Worldview Catalog
Nonfiction | Reference/Text Book | Adult | Published in 1976A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
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The Universe Next Door: A Basic Worldview Catalog by James W. Sire examines various worldviews that have influenced human thought and culture, including theism, deism, naturalism, existentialism, Eastern pantheism, New Age, and postmodernism. Written from a Christian perspective, Sire explores how these worldviews address questions about existence, purpose, and reality, ultimately advocating for the coherence and viability of the Christian worldview while emphasizing the importance of consciously choosing and defining one’s own worldview to live an examined life.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
James Sire's The Universe Next Door offers an accessible introduction to worldviews, balancing depth with readability. Reviewers praise its clear explanations and comprehensive scope. Some critique the book for occasional bias and insufficient depth on certain views. Overall, it serves well as a primer for understanding diverse perspectives. Sire, James W. The Universe Next Door.
Who Should Read The Universe Next Door?
A reader who enjoys exploring diverse philosophical and religious worldviews, similar to works like C.S. Lewis's Mere Christianity or Ravi Zacharias's Can Man Live Without God, would find The Universe Next Door by James Sire compelling. This book is ideal for those curious about how belief systems shape our understanding of life.
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18+yearsBook Details
Life/Time: The Past
Values/Ideas: New Age
Values/Ideas: Religion & Spirituality
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