65 pages 2 hours read

James Sire

The Universe Next Door: A Basic Worldview Catalog

Nonfiction | Reference/Text Book | Adult | Published in 1976

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James Sire's The Universe Next Door offers an accessible introduction to worldviews, balancing depth with readability. Reviewers praise its clear explanations and comprehensive scope. Some critique the book for occasional bias and insufficient depth on certain views. Overall, it serves well as a primer for understanding diverse perspectives. Sire, James W. The Universe Next Door.

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Who Should Read The Universe Next Door?

A reader who enjoys exploring diverse philosophical and religious worldviews, similar to works like C.S. Lewis's Mere Christianity or Ravi Zacharias's Can Man Live Without God, would find The Universe Next Door by James Sire compelling. This book is ideal for those curious about how belief systems shape our understanding of life.

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Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Themes
Life/Time: The Past
Values/Ideas: New Age
Values/Ideas: Religion & Spirituality
Genre
Education
Christian literature
Philosophy
Topics
Education
Philosophy
Arts / Culture