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Essentials of Worldview Analysis

Nash explores World View Thinking, Collingwood's Philosophy of History, and Bultmann's historical idealism and demythologizing. He contrasts historical and interpersonal knowledge, ending with American political philosophy and Statism.
Number of lessons: 3
Total length: 2 horus and 18 minutes
format: Audio
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Nash explores World View Thinking, Collingwood's Philosophy of History, and Bultmann's historical idealism and demythologizing. He contrasts historical and interpersonal knowledge, ending with American political philosophy and Statism.

A seminary-level version of this class is available in our Institute Program.

About the Professor

Ronald Nash

Evangelical Baptist Philosopher and Apologist
Ronald Nash

Lessons

  • 1. Philosophy of History (Part 1/2)
    In this lesson, Dr. Nash introduces the idea of World View Thinking. You will explore the Philosophy of History, Collingwood's theory of history, and Bultmann and his historical idealism leading to understanding of how historical events are integral to the Christian faith.
  • 2. Philosophy of History (Part 2/2)
    In this lesson, we continue with Bultman's view of history and his idea of myth, gnosticism, and demythologizing. Dr. Nash concludes with a discussion of historical knowledge and interpersonal knowledge, and models of faith.
  • 3. American Political Philosophy
    Delve into the philosophy of history's significance for the Christian faith and American political philosophy, exploring the struggle between freedom and virtue in political liberalism, conservatism, and the state.

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