Reason in the balance
Book Description
In this thought-provoking exploration, Berkeley law professor Phillip Johnson challenges the dominant worldview that has shaped American intellectual life for generations. Johnson examines what he identifies as naturalism, a philosophical framework that excludes divine influence from scientific inquiry, legal reasoning, and educational institutions.
Drawing on his extensive background in law and his experience as a former Supreme Court clerk, Johnson questions whether naturalistic assumptions deserve their unchallenged status in academic and cultural circles. He argues that this worldview, which treats the material world as the sole reality, has become so entrenched that few dare to examine its foundational premises.
The book tackles weighty questions that intersect faith, reason, and public policy. Johnson explores how naturalistic thinking influences debates around education, scientific theory, legal foundations, and moral reasoning. Rather than accepting conventional wisdom, he invites readers to consider whether alternative perspectives might offer valuable insights into these fundamental questions.
For those seeking to understand the philosophical underpinnings of contemporary cultural debates, Johnson provides a framework for examining how worldviews shape our institutions and thinking. His approach encourages readers to think critically about the assumptions that guide intellectual discourse and to consider how different philosophical foundations might lead to different conclusions about truth, meaning, and human purpose.
This work offers tools for engaging thoughtfully with the intersection of faith and reason in modern society.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Medium (200-400 pages) (~7 hours)
📄 Length: 245 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Religion
- ✓ Explore Controversial literature
- ✓ Explore Naturalism
- ✓ Explore Church history
- ✓ Explore Religious aspects
- ✓ Explore Christianity
- ✓ Explore United states, religion, 20th century
- ✓ Explore United states, church history, 20th century
