Habits of the Mind, James W Sire
Habits of the Mind, James W Sire
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Habits of the Mind
Intellectual Life as a Christian Calling (IVP Signature Collection Edition)

Author: James W Sire

Narrator: Charles Constant

Unabridged: 7 hr 28 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Oasis Audio

Published: 04/05/2022

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included

Synopsis

What is an intellectual? How can you learn to think well? What does it mean to love God with your mind? Can the intellectual life be a legitimate Christian calling? Is the intellectual life your calling? James Sire brings wit and wisdom to bear on these questions and their possible answers. And he offers an unusual "insider's view" of learning how to think well for the glory of God and for the sake of his kingdom. In Habits of the Mind Sire challenges you to avoid one of the greatest pitfalls of intellectual life--by resisting the temptation to separate being from knowing. He shows you how to cultivate intellectual virtues and disciplines--habits of mind--that will strengthen you in pursuit of your calling. And he offers assurance that intellectual life can be a true calling for Christians: because Jesus was the smartest man who ever lived, Sire argues, you can and should accept the challenge to think as well as you are able.

About The Author

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. His InterVarsity Press books and Bible studies include The Universe Next Door (a worldviews textbook), Scripture Twisting, Discipleship of the Mind, Chris Chrisman Goes to College, Why Should Anyone Believe Anything at All?, Habits of the Mind, Naming the Elephant, Learning to Pray Through the Psalms, Why Good Arguments Often Fail and A Little Primer on Humble Apologetics.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Karen on January 13, 2016

One of the best books I've read--a keeper. You've got to love a book that makes you think of David Hicks, Charlotte Mason, and Augustine, and reminds you why they are all on the same page. How thinking feels...Jesus is the smartest man who ever lived...and a crystal-clear reminder that thinking vali......more

Goodreads review by Mike on July 05, 2010

It is possible to be an intellectual and a Christian. In fact, you can even enjoy it. Sire identifies what an intellectual is, how he goes about his work, and offers sage advice on how to grow in your thinking. I particularly enjoyed the chapter "Jesus the Reasoner"......more

Goodreads review by Shane on August 10, 2023

2023 reads: 25 Rating: 2.5 stars In Habits of the Mind, James Sire attempts to “identify, describe and encourage those habits of the mind that are central to fulfilling our call to glorify God by thinking well.” (9) Sire’s project is conscious of “man” as both feeling and thought, flesh and spirit. As......more

Goodreads review by Peter on December 05, 2010

I had high expectations for this book. But, dare I say it? Sire was a bit too...intellectual. I believe one may have a better chance of winning an audience to a thesis when the content and vocabulary are more plain and understandable.......more

Goodreads review by Nicholas A. on November 02, 2024

The first several chapters weren’t of much value in my opinion. I found the real meat of the book to be in chapters 4-8. If I was to reread this book, it would be for the thoughts provided in those such chapters. Those chapters I found to be the most applicable and foundational. This book is defini......more

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