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Preface. i<\/a><\/p>\n

Acknowledgements. iii<\/a><\/p>\n

1. Introduction. 1<\/a><\/p>\n

2. The Nature, Character, and Purpose of Philosophy. 39<\/a><\/p>\n

3 A Christian Conception of Philosophy. 88<\/a><\/p>\n

4 Beyond Anti-Philosophy to Transcendentalism.. 144<\/a><\/p>\n

5 The Christian Presupposition. 160<\/a><\/p>\n

6 The Transcendental Argument for God (TAG) 178<\/a><\/p>\n

7 The Philosophy of Christian Involvement 198<\/a><\/p>\n

8 Final Conclusion. 217<\/a><\/p>\n

Bibliography\u00a0 237<\/a><\/p>\n

Index of Names<\/a><\/p>\n

Index of Subjects<\/a><\/p>\n

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\nFront Plate<\/a>\n<\/div>\n
\nAnalytical Outline<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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