In what follows, I will share a brief (1700-word) review of David Naugle's 2012 book on the Christian practice of the philosophical discipline. I hope the review will give you a good summary of Naugle's intentions and content; but I hope moreover that it will spur you to read his book for yourself (it is a relatively quick read at only 114 pages) and to passionately engage in philosophical investigation to the glory of God.
Naugle, David K. Philosophy:
A Student’s Guide. Reclaiming the Christian Intellectual Tradition (David
S. Dockery, ed.). Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2012. 125 pp.
David Naugle’s slim volume endeavors to challenge
Christian philosophers to ensure that their philosophy is being done coram Deo – before the face of God
(19). As part of a series geared toward identifying and building upon a faithful and intentional
Christian scholarship, Naugle’s desire is that Jesus Christ be the Lord of his
(and your) philosophy (101).
