Escape from Reason
Escape from Reason by Francis A. Schaeffer, published by InterVarsity Press on December 6, 2006, is a thought-provoking exploration of the evolution of truth in modern society. In this 125-page work, Schaeffer examines how the shift from reason to emotion has influenced contemporary thought, leading to feelings of anxiety, despair, and purposelessness. He traces significant trends in twentieth-century philosophy, science, art, and popular culture, providing insights into how these ideas have shaped our current worldview.
Readers will find a comprehensive analysis of dualism, fragmentation, and the decline of reason, as Schaeffer articulates the implications of these trends for society. The book delves into the relevance of Christianity in addressing the challenges of the modern era, offering a critique that underscores the need for purpose and hope. This edition serves as a valuable resource for those interested in the intersections of religion, philosophy, and apologetics, reflecting on the pressing questions of our time.
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Truth used to be based on reason. No more. What we feel is now the truest source of reality. Despite our obsession with the emotive and the experiential, we still face anxiety, despair, and purposelessness. How did we get here? And where do we find a remedy? In this modern classic, Francis A. Schaeffer traces trends in twentieth-century thought and unpacks how key ideas have shaped our society. Wide-ranging in his analysis, Schaeffer examines philosophy, science, art and popular culture to identify dualism, fragmentation and the decline of reason. Schaeffer’s work takes on a newfound relevance today in his prescient anticipation of the contemporary postmodern ethos. His critique demonstrates Christianity’s promise for a new century, one in as much need as ever of purpose and hope.
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