The Universe Next Door

A Basic Worldview Catalog

by James W. Sire

Voted one of 1998 Books of the Year! For more than thirty years, has set the standard for a clear, readable introduction to worldviews. In this new fifth edition James Sire offers additional student-friendly features to his concise, easily understood introductions to theism, deism, naturalism, Marxism, nihilism, existentialism, Eastern monism, New Age philosophy and postmodernism. Included in this expanded format are a new chapter on Islam and informative sidebars throughout.

The book continues to build on Sire's refined definition of worldviews from the fourth edition and includes other updates as well, keeping this standard text fresh and useful. In a world of ever-increasing diversity, offers a unique resource for understanding the variety of worldviews that compete with Christianity for the allegiance of minds and hearts. has been translated into over a dozen languages and has been used as a text at over one hundred colleges and universities in courses ranging from apologetics and world religions to history and English literature. Sire's provides a useful companion volume for those desiring a more in-depth discussion of the nature of a worldview.

293 pages
Index

ISBN13: 9780830838509
ISBN: 0830838503

Author Bio:
James W. Sire (PhD, University of Missouri), formerly a senior editor at InterVarsity Press, is an active speaker and writer. He has taught English, philosophy, theology, and short courses at many universities and seminaries. He continues to be a frequent guest lecturer in the United States and Europe.