James W. Sire was a Christian author and speaker whose work delved deeply into literature, philosophy, and the Christian faith. His writing was characterized by a thorough examination of worldviews and their impact on individual lives. Sire sought to make complex ideas accessible and engaging for readers, prompting deeper reflection on fundamental questions of existence. His literary contributions served as a guide for those seeking to understand the world through a Christian lens.
For more than forty years, The Universe Next Door has set the standard for an introduction to worldviews. This sixth edition uses James Sire's widely influential model of eight basic worldview questions to examine prominent worldviews that have shaped the Western world, critiquing each worldview within its own frame of reference and in comparison to others.
Can the intellectual life be a legitimate Christian calling? James Sire brings wit and wisdom to this question in his deeply personal exploration of how to think well for the glory of God and the sake of his kingdom, showing how to cultivate intellectual virtues-habits of the mind-that will strengthen you in pursuit of your calling.