James W. Sire était un auteur et conférencier chrétien qui s'est concentré sur l'intersection de la littérature, de la philosophie et de la foi chrétienne. À travers ses écrits, il a exploré de profondes questions existentielles, cherchant des réponses au sein d'une vision du monde chrétienne. Sire était une voix respectée dont l'œuvre considérable a encouragé les lecteurs à contempler le sens de la vie et les vérités spirituelles.
James Sire provides an introduction and critique of one of the twentieth century's most fascinating figures. He introduces Havel's creative, philosophical and political work and provides a critique of Havel's worldview, especially his conception of political morality and notion of Being.
-- Over 100,000 copies in print!-- A clear and nontechnical introduction to a variety of worldviews.-- New edition is revised throughout, including a new chapter on postmodernism and a complete reworking of the chapter on New Age philosophy.When The Universe Next Door Was First Introduced more than twenty years ago, it set the standard for a clear, readable introduction to worldviews. In concise, easily understood prose, James W. Sire explained the basics of theism, deism, naturalism, nihilism, existentialism, Eastern monism and the new consciousness. The second edition was updated to include Marxism and secular humanism. Now the third edition offers further updating and revisions throughout, including a thoroughly revised chapter on New Age philosophy and, perhaps most importantly, a new chapter on postmodernism.The Universe Next Door has been translated into many languages and has been used as a text at over one hundred colleges and universities in courses ranging from apologetics and world religions to history and English literature. This third edition will continue to aid students, teachers and anyone who wants to understand the variety of worldviews that compete with Christianity for the allegiance of our minds and hearts.