false 60981344 551156 549386 0830822739 9780830822737 5 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1175715127m/549386.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1175715127s/549386.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/549386.Habits_of_the_Mind_Intellectual_Life_As_a_Christian_Calling 3.50 38 Christian calling?Is the intellectual life your calling?James Sire brings wit and wisdom to bear on these questions and their possible answers. And he offers an unusual "insider's view" of learning how to think well for the glory of God and for the sake of his kingdom. In Habits of the Mind Sire challenges you to avoid one of the greatest pitfalls of intellectual life--by resisting the temptation to separate being from knowing. He shows you how to cultivate intellectual virtues and disciplines--habits of mind--that will strengthen you in pursuit of your calling. And he offers assurance that intellectual life can be a true calling for Christians: because Jesus was the smartest man who ever lived, Sire argues, you can and should accept the challenge to think as well as you are able.]]> 32063 3.73 360 66 2000 3 0 false Fri Aug 14 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Wed Jun 24 16:11:27 -0700 2009 Fri Aug 14 12:03:16 -0700 2009