Philosophical Foundation: A Critical Analysis of Basic Beliefs [Paperback]

Surrendra Gangadean (Author)

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Publication Date: January 10, 2008 | ISBN-10: 0761839909 | ISBN-13: 978-0761839903

Philosophical Foundation argues for clarity over and against meaninglessness, which is implicit in various forms of skepticism and fideism. Throughout the book, critical analysis is applied to unexamined assumptions in the areas of metaphysics and ethics in order to address long-standing disputes. The basic beliefs of western naturalism, eastern idealism, Greek dualism, post-modern anti-realism, and classical theism are incisively analyzed by reason for their coherence of meaning. Those who have questions about knowledge and certainty, faith and reason, the existence of God and the problem of evil, will find critical insight throughout this study in its use of presuppositional thinking.

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About the Author

Surrendra Gangadean has been Professor of Philosophy for the past forty years, first at Phoenix College and now at Paradise Valley Community College. He has an M.A. degree in Literature from Arizona State University, and an M.A. degree in Philosophy from the University of Arizona. He teaches courses in Philosophy, Religious Studies, and Interdisciplinary Humanities.

Product Details

• Paperback: 276 pages
• Publisher: University Press of America (January 10, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0761839909
• ISBN-13: 978-0761839903
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #528,735 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good book for focused study, April 14, 2008

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Chris T. Cottrell "chrislovetopher" (Phoenix, AZ) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Philosophical Foundation: A Critical Analysis of Basic Beliefs (Paperback)

This book is a well written outline of basic philosophies that can be understood through reason and good use of the mind.

Professor Gangadean's teaching method in class gives for a more direct puncture of common belief systems. Unless this book is read and thoughtfully applied it does not fare as well as a lecture.

8 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Book, February 21, 2008

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MP "M" (Phoenix, Az) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Philosophical Foundation: A Critical Analysis of Basic Beliefs (Paperback)

I have read selected readings from Philosophical Foundations and have found it to be helpful and clear. I suggest anyone wanting to and willing to find more meaning in their lives read this book.

4 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Biased and myopic - This is not a "Philosophical Foundation" and is lacks objectivity regarding "Critical Analysis", February 24, 2011

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This review is from: Philosophical Foundation: A Critical Analysis of Basic Beliefs (Hardcover)

This book is a one sided (presuppositional) view of Philosophjy. The presuppositions are that god created the good (and did not create evil); is infinite, eternal & unchangable. If you want to learn comparative philosophy and have an understanding of the historocity of philosophy, this is NOT the book. If you want to study apologetics from a christian viewpoint, this book is a good starting point. Caution: Surrendra Gangadean founded (and is President) a religious organization called the Westminster Fellowship Inc. He is defacto pastor and the organization is a defacto church. There is nothing wrong with a 'minister' writing and teaching. It is surreptitious when there is an inherent bias in a book that is used in public education.