We Are All Philosophers: A Christian Introduction to Seven Fundamental Questions

by John M. Frame

Everyone is a philosopher, and how we live reveals what we most deeply believe.

If you and God were asked the same question, would you both respond in the same way?
Are Christians right to believe what we do?

In We Are All Philosophers , John M. Frame takes seven major questions of philosophy and compares the Bible's answers with common philosophical

We Are All Philosophers carries all the marks of John Frame's he appeals to Scripture frequently and carefully. He writes elegantly and simply, a byproduct of having mastered the complicated philosophical topics he surveys.

Genres: Philosophy, Theology, Christian, Nonfiction

224 pages, Hardcover

Published August 28, 2019

About the author

For his education, Frame received degrees from Princeton University (A.B.), Westminster Theological Seminary (B.D.), Yale University (A.M. and M.Phil., though he was working on a doctorate and admits his own failure to complete his dissertation), and Belhaven College (D.D.). He has served on the faculty of Westminster Theological Seminary and was a founding faculty member of their California campus. He currently (as of 2022) teaches Apologetics and The History of Philosophy and Christian thought at Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando, FL.

Reviews

[William Schrecengost · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fine, brief introduction to philosophy and Christian thought. Parts were underwhelming, but overall it was good

[Mark Jr. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Classic Frame, like most Frame. =) I enjoyed the short chapters. I liked the organization. There are also some great letters in the back from his voluminous correspondence.

Oh yeah, and I edited this book for Lexham Press. =)

[Aaron · Rating 5 out of 5]

I will read anything that John Frame writes. While often above my reading level, I have still learned and benefitted much from reading his work. With We Are All Philosophers, he seems to be reaching me at my own level.

In the preface, Frame states that this book is intended for beginning philosophy students, collegians, seminarians, and “even some high school” students, which is basically my level.

And this book is important because we all ask philosophical questions. So with this entry, he attempts to write a shorter and simpler book while providing clarity and depth. And as a general disclaimer, he writes that philosophy cannot be religiously neutral. So he writes from a Christian perspective.

The Real God, Free Will, and Knowing the World

In 7 quick chapters, Frame gives us a Christian introduction to seven fundamental questions. First: What is everything made of? He introduces us to Thales and Aristotle, as well as the theories of atomisms, holism, and pantheism. Frame then brings us to the real God. He says that God has made the world so that if we want to understand the world we must turn to him. And only God can know the ultimate constituents of the universe because he is the creator. We risk idolatry when we claim to know as God knows by our own intellect. In the doctrine of the Trinity, we are shown how the world is one and many because God has made it to resemble himself. And here lies the answer to our initial question of the basic composition of the world: It is God’s creation, fit to serve the purpose of glorifying him.

Next, Frame tackles this ever-present question: Do I have free will? He helps us understand that freedom always involves human activity, and an actual or potential barrier to do that activity. So freedom is being able to do what you want to do with no barrier that keeps you from doing it. He introduces us to Libertarianism but ultimately brings us to the problem of evil. He lets Paul explain in Romans 9 how Christ is the savior of philosophy because he is the savior from sin. And he gives a yes and no answer to the question of free will.

In Chapter 3, Frame asks: Can I know the world? He defines the concept of justified, true belief. He then helps us understand the concept of justification. He concludes that knowledge is a moral issue. We know something because God permits or even obligates us to believe it. So we can believe and ought to know the world. But, ultimately, we know the world because we know God.

The Existence of God, Christian Living, and Human Rights

The existence of God is questioned next. Interestingly, Frame brings up the concept of multiverses. He concludes that God is clearly perceived and even shown in us because we are his image. He reminds us that knowledge presupposes a relationship to God, and this acts as a final statement to end the chapter.

Frame prudently asks: How shall I live? He shows us how ethics is linked to theology. He explains the concepts of theological ethics, deontological ethics, existential ethics, and biblical theism. He takes us to the Ten Commandments, but what I appreciate most is that he makes it a point to say that our attitude must come from a heart of obedience.

He next asks a question that has significant importance today: What are my rights? While acknowledging the 1948 United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights, he arrestingly declares that this presupposes values and worldview. So Frame brings us to a Biblical Doctrines of Rights. Going back to our primary commands of loving God and loving our neighbor, he comes to this startingly conclusion: Often we are to relinquish our rights in the love of God and others.

Salvation for Seekers

In the concluding chapter, Frame asks: How can I be saved? Interestingly, Buddhism is brought to the forefront and then contrasted with Biblical salvation. Frame declares that philosophy will fail us. We are to turn to God. and trust in Jesus.

An appendix is included consisting of 70 pages of letters on philosophical topics. They are taken from the 2017 Lexham Press book The Theological Correspondence of John Frame. He shares letters from teachers, students, alumnus, and friends and attempts to answer their questions. It is a worthwhile inclusion and offers an inside look to excellent thinking.

As a high school Sunday School teacher, I find this book to be a great resource to help with common questions I have encountered from my own students. As a husband and father, I find this book to be a trusted guide as I try to lead my family in the faith. And as a Christian, I find this book to be an excellent testimony of the way God’s wisdom is often foolishness to this stuffy world, but it is the sweet air of salvation for those who seek him.

I was provided a free copy of We Are All Philosophers but was not required to write a positive review.

[Dr. David Steele · Rating 5 out of 5]

In 2015, John Frame wrote A History of Western Philosophy and Theology. We Are All Philosophers is a supercondensed version of that book that is more accessible for laymen and readers who have not yet studied the discipline of philosophy. The book is ranked as a 5-star read for all the reasons listed in the review below, albeit in a shortened version.

A History of Western Philosophy and Theology


The Word of God is emphatic about our role as we enter the marketplace of ideas. The apostle Paul sounds the warning in Colossians 2:8 - “See to it that no one takes you captive by philosophy and empty deceit, according to human tradition, according to the elemental spirits of the world, and not according to Christ.” Scripture instructs believers, “For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but have divine power to destroy strongholds. We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ …” (2 Corinthians 10:4–5, ESV).



John Frame maintains and promotes such a mind-set in his latest offering, A History of Western Philosophy and Theology (HWPT). The discipline of philosophy which is defined as “the disciplined attempt to articulate and defend a worldview” is broken down into three subdivisions including metaphysics, epistemology, and value theory. Readers familiar with Frame’s work will immediately recognize the author’s commitment to perspectivalism, a powerful grid for thinking which includes three perspectives: normative, situational, and existential.



HWPT is dedicated to Dr. Cornelius Van Til, whose influence is evident throughout the book. Readers who entrenched in Van Til’s methodology will quickly recognize themes such as the Creator-creature distinction, and the charge that non-Christian thought lapses into the intellectual systems of thought, even inconsistent Christian ones, inevitably lapse into the intellectual bankruptcies of rationalism and irrationalism.



On a large scale, HWPT leads readers on a fascinating journey that educates, contextualizes, and warns.



Education

Frame has a reputation for educating not only his Seminary students but a rather broad reading audience. HWPT is no exception. The author gives readers an up-close look at the history of western thought. Unlike the typical tour of philosophy and theology, Dr. Frame provides readers with the proper lenses with which to view such ideas. The book is built on the immutable, authoritative, infallible, inerrant Word of God. Readers are alerted in advance that the author carries certain presuppositions, above all - an allegiance to sacred Scripture. The author clearly reveals the presuppositions which guide his writing and inform his worldview:




“As a Christian, I am committed to a worldview that comes from the Bible: God the Creator, the world as his creation, man made in his image, sin and its consequences as our predicament, Christ’s atonement as our salvation, his return as the consummation of all things.”




Such an admission is rare in the world of philosophy. Frame’s candor should be respected and greatly appreciated by believer and non-believer alike.



Context

HWPT stands alone by contextualizing the various philosophic movements and the thinkers who represent those movements. The author helps readers understand how various philosophers influence future generations and worldviews. Such an approach is greatly needed, especially among undergraduate students who often see philosophy in bits and pieces instead of a unified whole.



Warning

The most helpful aspect of HWPT is the warning extended by Dr. Frame, a warning that takes Colossians 2:8 and 2 Corinthians 10:5 to heart. The author demonstrates how various philosophers have influenced generations and have contributed to the erosion of the Christian mind. These thinkers, most of whom continue to rule from the grave are exposed and for their futile thinking, which generally follows Van Til’s charge of being rationalistic and irrational at the same time.



I commend HWPT to pastors, Bible College students, Seminary students and Christ-followers who have a passion to see the picture in the world of philosophy and theology. HWPT is a serious book for serious Bible students. It is a book that I will return to again and again. May God use John Frame’s latest work to glorify the great God of the universe and encourage a new generation of Christian theologians, philosophers, pastors, and leaders.



Soli Deo Gloria!

[Sarah]

There was much helpfulness in this book. It would be wonderful if I could fully recommend it. I cannot.

In answering the problem of evil, Frame says “God does indeed cause sin and evil, though he rightly holds Satan and humans responsible for their wicked acts. This is certainly mysterious, and Christians should not apologize for the mystery. If God were not mysterious to us, he would not be God.”

Those last two sentences, 100% correct.

And it is true that God is in control of all things. But knowing beforehand or allowing does not mean causing.

The biblical proof he cites are 1) the many references in Exodus to God hardening Pharoah’s heart and 2) God working all things together for good in Romans 8:28.

Regarding God hardening Pharoah’s heart, Frame claims that while “it is also true that Pharoah hardened his own heart (Exodus 8:15), in the narrative of God’s hardening of him is clearly prior and receives greater emphasis”. The biblical text does not lead to the same conclusion. Exodus 8:15—“he hardened his heart and would not listen to them, as the Lord had said”—is Pharoah’s response to the second plague. After the fifth plague, “the heart of Pharoah was hardened, and he did not let the people go” (Ex 9:7). I could understand this to go either way, his own hardening or God’s. But the first mention of God’s hardening of his heart is after the sixth plague, “the Lord hardened the heart of Pharoah, and he did not listen to them” (Ex 9:12).

The only way to have any reason to believe that God caused even Pharoah’s initial hardening of his heart then would be to equal His foreknowledge with His causation.

Frame cites Romans 9:14-24, following with a clear explanation of the passage which, while still being uncomfortable and beyond truly understanding, does ring true with the rest of Scripture and leaves the reader in the proper place of humble acceptance and worship of our unfathomable God.

But this is where he follows that with saying “on this understanding, God does indeed cause sin and evil, though he rightly holds Satan and humans responsible for their wicked acts.” And later in the chapter “God does bring evil into the world for his good purposes.”

In the appendix, which comprises a full half of the small book, he interacts with a correspondent on the problem of evil. After differentiating between God’s “decretive” will—His foreordained plan—and His “preceptive” will—His moral law, Frame answers the conflict between the two thus: “God accomplishes a better result by foreordaining evil and overcoming it than he would have by not foreordaining it in the first place.”

If this were only uncomfortable, as it certainly is, we would need to acknowledge the tremendous gap in our understanding between God’s being and our understanding. There is an alternative. What does the whole of Scripture say?

I will not even attempt to be exhaustive, but this passage came to mind while reading these sections:
“Let no one say when he is tempted, "I am being tempted by God," for God cannot be tempted with evil, and he himself tempts no one. But each person is tempted when he is lured and enticed by his own desire. Then desire when it has conceived gives birth to sin, and sin when it is fully grown brings forth death.” James 1:13-15

How can I reconcile God’s sovereignty and man’s free will? I cannot. How can I reconcile the problem of evil with a loving, omnipotent God? I cannot.

But any answer that tries to fix things by saying more than Scripture says or omitting parts of Scripture that conflict is not an answer. It is the problem. We should not be surprised with a God who surpasses our understanding. But God compels us to know Him. The whole of Scripture is the only way to do that.

[Ben Schnell · Rating 1 out of 5]

I didn’t like it. It was one straw-man argument after the other. Also the title is misleading. It doesn’t really elaborate on the premise of the title at all that I could find.

[David Rice · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great example of applied presuppositional apologetics . Each chapter has questions at the end lending this to be a book for discussion groups as well.

[Jonathan · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a very short, thematic introduction to philosophy that would be appropriate for high school students or as a layman's introduction.

One should keep in mind that the book is thematically organized. Thus, even though in the first section of the first chapter Frame starts, as most histories of philosophy start, with Thales and then quickly through Anaximenes and Anaximander, the next section (and the next philosopher to be mentioned) is Aristotle. This will seem outrageous if one was expecting some historical structure, which they might if they skipped the preface and saw Frame starting with Thales. But as Frame has, er, framed the discussion, it makes sense to treat Aristotle next, only mentioning Plato in passing, as Aristotle had, in some sense, a more developed idea of matter than Plato.

The "themes" which organize the book are not the three branches (metaphysics, epistemology, ethics) that one might assume but are, rather, seven big questions that are likely to intrigue everyone, like "Do I have free will?" and "Does God exist?". At least one of these questions/chapters may seem very out of place in any book on philosophy: "How can I be saved?"

This is the last chapter and, if one is simply looking over the table of contents, they may roll their eyes and see this as proof that a "Christian" introduction to philosophy is really just philosophy shoe-horned into the Christian's obsession with evangelism.

That impression would be a mistake. Frame gives us a good reason for why the question of salvation, generally understood, is a question that any philosophy book introducing the reader to "the big questions" should address: "Given that the world is in many ways a bad place, philosophers must address the question of how to escape, or overcome, this evil. And a means of escaping or overcoming evil is called 'salvation'" (72). Understood in this way, Frame enlightens the reader to the fact not just that the question of salvation should be of interest to philosophers, but that it has in fact been of interest to philosophers:

"Modern Western philosophy has not said much explicitly about salvation, but it has explored, using different vocabulary, ways of escaping and overcoming evil. Consider the mysticism of the medieval philosophers, Spinoza’s 'intellectual love of God,' Hegel’s oneness with the Absolute, and Marx’s 'withering away of the state'" (72).

As mentioned, the book is short. Just 79 pages of the main text and that in addition to the fact that the dimensions of the book are small (perhaps 60 pages if one increased the dimensions to average book size) and in addition to the fact that some of this main text includes glossaries at the end of each chapter and study questions.

The study questions are quite good and will cause the reader to go back and think more carefully about what has been said in the chapter and whether they agree. They really make the book more useful as a textbook in a high school classroom or as a supplementary text in a college introduction.

Going back to the issue of length, the appendix is really quite as valuable as the main text (and in fact is about as lengthy as the main text!). It is a collection of 35 of Frame's personal correspondences on philosophical topics, organized according to the chapters of the book. So, for example, one will find in the appendix three letters relevant to what is discussed in chapter 1, six for chapter 2, and so forth.

While I never felt like "This letter is essential for chapter x!" I always found them filled with bits of wisdom and insight. One shouldn't skip over them, unless, of course, one has read already read 'The Theological Correspondence of John Frame', from which these letters have been selected.

Of course, there may be another issue for some wondering whether to pick up this book. Those who read John Frame tend to read a lot of John Frame. That's hard not to do not just because he is such a great thinker and writer, but also because he cross-references his books so much! (A friend of mine used to joke about this.) Will someone whose already thoroughly familiar with Frame get anything new from this book? That may depend. Those who are more familiar with the discipline of philosophy and John Frame may get more new insights from the appendix. Those who are more familiar with John Frame through theology may get more insights from the main text.

Personally, I fall into the former category more than the latter and, having never read 'The Theological Correspondence of John Frame," I found myself highlighting and appreciating new insights from the appendix more than the main text. Regarding the main text, Frame's organization is certainly new and the final chapter on salvation is quite valuable--something everyone teaching a Christian course on philosophy should consider incorporating.

P.S. Yes, even in his personal correspondence Frame cross-references his other books. :)

[Samuel G. Parkison · Rating 3 out of 5]

I love John Frame. I love the simplicity of his writing, his no nonsense conviction, and the general thrust of his ministry. The Frame-Poythress power-duo is one of my favorite alliances in Christian Scholarship, not simply because of its Vantillian content, but because of its Vantillian mood: these brothers are systematically tackling every topic to show that there is a uniquely Christian approach to everything. So even if I do find myself frustrated and disagreeing with Frame (and I often do), if he’s written something, I want to read it.

I have the great privilege of teaching an introductory level philosophy course at Spurgeon College this semester, and Frame’s A History of Western Philosophy and Theology has been a great help to me. So naturally, when I saw this little Lexham Press beauty, We Are All Philosophers: A Christian Introduction to Seven Fundamental Questions, I was excited. In many ways, it was classic Frame, so it was deeply enjoyable. But alas, it did seem like this book was a bit phoned in, which had consequences. Now bear with me, as I indulge in some criticism. And do me a favor: read this next paragraph with a tone of joviality. If I read this review to Dr. Frame directly, I’d preface this next part with a wide-grinned, “Dr. F… come ah-on!“

I’m not entirely sure who this book is for. The title is remarkably similar to R.C. Sproul’s book, Everyone’s a Theologian, which is a lay-level introduction to systematic theology, and an announcement to the believer who thinks his Christianity is a-theological: “it’s not.” I thought Frame’s new book was going to be like that. That is, a lay-level introduction to philosophy and the announcement to the believer who thinks he’s not doing philosophy: “guess what, you’re a philosopher!” But that’s not really the impression I got. In fact (and this always tickles me), this book almost makes Frame out to be a philosopher who can’t stand his discipline! I’m not sure if it was an attempt to win the affection of the a-philosophical reader, but it seems like Frame pokes fun at philosophers at the beginning of every chapter, and draws a contrast between “ordinary people” and “philosophers” the former representing the order of common sense and the latter representing silly hair splitting. This produces the dual effect of (a) contradicting the title of the book, and (b) giving the impression that the philosophical questions he treats aren’t actually of any real consequence. “Real people with real lives don’t care about this silly philosophical question, but here’s the question and here’s the answer.”

There were a couple of other quibbles that were not at all surprising, like the old Athens vs. Jerusalem debate (if you’re wondering where Frame stands, this about sums it up: “the best reason for studying Greek philosophy (or any secular philosophy) is to understand the alternative to Christianity.” [pg. 86]) or his comments on knowing God’s essential nature.

Quibbles and criticisms aside, the mainstay of Frame’s thought was strong all throughout in this little book: everything must be understood in relation to God. This is the greatest contribution Frame makes, and it is no small one. The other part of this book that I really enjoyed (though it strikes me as the most “phoned-in” section) was the second half of the book, “Appendix: Letters.” It’s Frame simply replying to students and colleagues on a smattering of different questions; some theological, some philosophical, some common and typical, some technical, all enjoyable.

I would definitely recommend this book with all the caveats appropriate in light of what I’ve said.

[Jimmy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Everyone in some sense is a philosopher; the question is whether they are a good philosopher or a poor one. In light of the fact that all of us encounter the big and deep questions of life Christian apologist and theologian John Frame has written this helpful work concerning Christian philosophy. John Frame has written History of Western Philosophy and Theology which I highly recommend and in the preface of this present volume he noted that after finishing that earlier massive work he realized that he need to write another book on philosophy that would be more for the average reader. Part of making this more accessible is this book is not only shorter but arranged topically instead of historically. The language is simpler and I appreciate the definitions of terms after each chapter. Although he said this book is an introduction still I think even Christians who know theology, apologetics and philosophy will benefit from it as Frame has a way of thinking through the Scripture and seeing connections between doctrines, philosophical categories and how they relate perspectivally in a way that makes you appreciate the world more and also the beauty of God’s glory.
There are seven chapters in this book with each one titled in the form of a question. For instance chapter one is titled “What is everything made of?” while chapter two is titled “Do I have free will?” Chapter three is titled “Can I know the world?” that covers epistemology from a biblical worldview and chapter four answers the question “Does God exist?” Chapter five is “How shall I live?” and chapter six is “What are my rights?’ in which both these chapters, chapter five and six covers ethics. I love how the first chapter on ethics covers what is our obligation and the next chapter on ethics John Frame observes how rights are others’ obligations towards us. Chapter seven of the book is “How can I be saved?” and I love how John Frame explains in the Gospel, something you don’t often see in works on Christian philosophy. This is what I love about John Frame, his desire to be biblically centered. The second half of the book is the appendix which are selected letters to John Frame on various philosophical topics. John Frame is one of those professors that have a lot of correspondences with those inquiring questions to him. I’m glad I read this book not only seeing how Frame answers questions but also because the first question that John Frame answers in the appendix was a question I asked him 11 years ago!

[Leila Jayne · Rating 5 out of 5]

“I tell my students that everyone does philosophy: the only question is whether you do it well or not!”

Never have I ever read a book this fast in my life. One sitting and it was done.

Incredibly clear and concise, yet incredibly engaging. A very helpful introduction to the questions of:

• What is everything made of?
• Do I have free will?
• Can I know the world?
• Does God exist?
• How shall I live?
• What are my rights?
• How can I be saved?

Obviously there is only so much that one can say on each of these questions in a 158 page book, but Frame provides a wonderfully helpful introduction by reviewing several perspectives on each of these important questions.

[Mason Smith · Rating 2 out of 5]

Frame's a smart guy (smarter than me) but this work does a poor job of presenting his arguments. I liked some of the ethics chapters. The free will chapter was particularly egregious though. It didn't present the largest problem with compatibilism (it also called it the common sense view as a technical term) nor did it present LFW's greatest strength. Half the book is also correspondence letters that have material related to the chapters, but not enough of the correspondence is shown to understand everything being said. It also depends on knowledge of some of Frame's views to be readable. NOT TO MENTION, HE NEVER ONCE TRIES TO MAKE THE CASE THAT WE ARE ALL PHILOSOPHERS.

[Jlnpeacock Peacock · Rating 3 out of 5]

In the presenting of the fundamental questions, the issues are discussed in a straightforward manner which adequate answers. It would have been more helpful if more elaboration could have been given in the answers. I was looking for a simplified book to present to a younger person. The appendix letters were interesting; however, if one has not read widely, they prove unhelpful. His references to Kline and the ongoing discussions of theonomy are not explained so it would leave the reader perplexed. I don’t think the appendix works well with the first half of the book.

[Kevin Fulton · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is a great introduction to philosophy from a Christian perspective, especially if you consider John Frames 'A History of Western Philosophy and Theology' is too large.
The correspondence of letters at the end of the book was especially helpful.
If you wanted to, you could probably read the book in an afternoon.

[Jack · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good book to introduce some philosophical concepts and how Christianity has better answers. Frame didn't go as in depth as I thought he could on some of these topics. It is a good beginner-level reader, but if you have been immersed in theology and philosophy for a few years, you may want to pass.

[Peter Kiss · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book that has an approachable introduction to key philosophical issues with the Christian perspective given, but the appendix brings it up to a whole other level for someone who wants to see the application of Christian philosophy. This book would be great for someone not interested in reading all that much or just getting started.

[Ricardo Cifuentes · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excelente libro que llama a la reflexión, se contestan 7 preguntas importantes, pero no solo se ve el punto de vista filosófico, sino su contraparte desde el pensamiento cristiano. Un libro enfocado en defender la fe sin manipular ideas, sino mostrando reflexiones y pensamientos. La parte del final, en donde se muestran cartas de dudas genuinas, excelente.

[Emma Cowdrill]

Excellent - does what it says on the cover

Helpful overview of Frame and CVT biblical thought, accessible to the layman.
Why autonomous thinking about reality, knowledge and ethics is necessarily in vain

[Sarah Stone · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved this book, but definitely still pretty complex for the average thinker. I recommend a dictionary. Didn't get to go through the discussion questions, but I really enjoyed the letters in the Appendix.

[Rob Mongeau · Rating 5 out of 5]

A nice concise resume of his much larger works The Doctrine of the Knowledge of God; The Doctrine of the Christian Life and The Doctrine of the Word of God. A nice book to quickly refresh your memory of the basics of apologetic or to get an easy and comprehensive introduction.

[Samuel Payne · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Appendix brought this from barely a three to a solid four for me. Practical interchanges between Frame and various corespondents on the topics discussed in the book. They ask the questions I found myself asking.

[Sean McGowan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good introduction to the basic philosophical questions. A more in depth work is Frame’s History of Western Philosophy and Theology.

[Jerry · Rating 3 out of 5]

Solid and brief.

[Harvey · Rating 5 out of 5]

An excellent primer to western philosophy and a discussion of the place of philosophy in a Christian worldview.

[Jerome Bushnell · Rating 4 out of 5]

Philosophy made simple from an apologetics perspective.

[Alexandra Medina · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good primer. Confusing at times, but probably only because I have little prior knowledge of the subject to apply.

[Manuel Alfredo · Rating 4 out of 5]

Muy buen libro para contrastar ideas filosóficas y de la revelación bíblica.

[Saul W · Rating 3 out of 5]

Man this guy should write some longer books.

[Aaron Hixson · Rating 3 out of 5]

Definitely a helpful primer - as stated, it is an introduction.

The letters as an appendix read very oddly to me.. I think the Kindle version wasn't a help here.

[Richard Simpson · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was actually a bit disappointed with this book. I expected to read a book that dispassionately examined secular philosophy from a Christian perspective, perhaps comparing and contrasting the atheistic philosophy of Nietzche with St. Augustine, or the philosophy of Sartre and Camus with that of Kierkegaard. Instead, I found myself reading a book (more of a pamphlet, honestly) that seemed to simply dismiss out of hand the very concept of philosophy, and presented a biblical apologetic of the doctrine of God and of salvation (very specifically from a Calvinist perspective). It’s not a bad book, or a poorly written one, I just found the title a bit deceptive. Perhaps “Christian Answers to Seven Fundamental Questions:A Biblical Approach” would have told me more of what to expect; then again, it might have caused skeptics and non-Christians not even to pick it up. Again, not what I expected.