Dewey Decimal231/.042
Table Of ContentForeword by J. P. Moreland Preface Chapter 1 Nature and Grace Aquinas and the Autonomous Painters and Writers Nature Versus Grace Leonardo da Vinci and Raphael Chapter 2 A Unity of Nature and Grace The Reformation and Man More About Man Reformation, Renaissance and Morals The Whole Man Chapter 3 Early Modern Science Kant and Rousseau Modern Modern Science Modern Modern Morality Hegel Kierkegaard and the Line of Despair Chapter 4 The Leap Secular Existentialism The New Theology Upper Story Experiences Linguistic Analysis and the Leap Chapter 5 Art as the Upper Story Leap Poetry: The Later Heidegger Art: Andre Malraux Picasso Bernstein Pornography The Theater of the Absurd Chapter 6 Madness The "Upstairs" in Film and Television Upper Story Mysticism Jesus the Undefined Banner Chapter 7 Rationality and Faith The Bible Can Stand on Its Own Beginning from Myself and Yet The Source of the Knowledge We Need The "Leap in the Dark" Mentality The Unchanging in a Changing World Index Index
SynopsisHow did we get here? And where do we find a remedy? In this modern classic, Francis A. Schaeffer traces trends in twentieth-century thought and unpacks how key ideas have shaped our society. Wide-ranging in his analysis, Schaeffer examines philosophy, science, art and popular culture to identify dualism, fragmentation and the decline of reason. Schaeffer's work takes on a newfound relevance today in his prescient anticipation of the contemporary postmodern ethos. His critique demonstrates Christianity's promise for a new century, one in as much need as ever of purpose and hope., Over 100,000 Copies Sold! Truth used to be based on reason. No more. What we feel is now the truest source of reality. Despite our obsession with the emotive and the experiential, we still face anxiety, despair, and purposelessness.How did we get here? And where do we find a remedy? In this modern classic, Francis A. Schaeffer traces trends in twentieth-century thought and unpacks how key ideas have shaped our society. Wide-ranging in his analysis, Schaeffer examines philosophy, science, art and popular culture to identify dualism, fragmentation and the decline of reason. Schaeffer's work takes on a newfound relevance today in his prescient anticipation of the contemporary postmodern ethos. His critique demonstrates Christianity's promise for a new century, one in as much need as ever of purpose and hope., Truth is no longer based on reason. What we feel is now the truest reality. Yet despite our obsession with the emotive and the experiential, we still face anxiety, despair, and purposelessness. Tracing trends in twentieth century thought, Francis A. Schaeffer shows that Christianity offers meaning where there is purposelessness and hope where there is despair., Truth is no longer based on reason What we feel is now the truest reality Yet despite our obsession with the emotive and the experiential we still face anxiety despair and purposelessness Tracing trends in twentieth century thought Francis A Schaeffer shows that Christianity offers meaning where there is purposelessness and hope where there is despair, Truth used to be based on reason. No more. What we feel is now the truest source of reality. Despite our obsession with the emotive and the experiential, we still face anxiety, despair, and purposelessness.How did we get here? And where do we find a remedy?In this modern classic, Francis A. Schaeffer traces trends in twentieth-century thought and unpacks how key ideas have shaped our society. Wide-ranging in his analysis, Schaeffer examines philosophy, science, art and popular culture to identify dualism, fragmentation and the decline of reason.Schaeffer's work takes on a newfound relevance today in his prescient anticipation of the contemporary postmodern ethos. His critique demonstrates Christianity's promise for a new century, one in as much need as ever of purpose and hope.
LC Classification NumberBT50.S365 2007