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    <body><![CDATA[This is the best textbook I know of for explaining what a worldview is and what it means for all of life. It covers the subjects of theology, philosophy, ethics, biology, psychology, sociology, law, politics, economics, and history, explaining the differing views of these disciplines from the perspe...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/18948226">more...</a>]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[A+.  Excellent comparison worldviews-XN, Humanist, Marxist/Leninist]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[I liked reading about all of the different world views and I learned a lot, especially about my own world view. I did not totally agree with the Christian world view, I know that sounds strange, but the author has some strange ideas about Christ, man and salvation that are  not in line with the teac...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/43233400">more...</a>]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[Every one should read this.  Most people don't understand what worldview they support with their choices and participation in society.  This book helps you see the world and your role in it clearly.]]></body>
    
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