Naming the Elephant: Worldview as a Concept

It doesn't matter who you are, what your background is, or what your religion is. You have a worldview. You may not have specifically thought about it, you may not even realize it but you have one and it effects how you view events and then how you react to those events.I have realized this for many years and have spoken to many people and I find it most interesting that those who have some of the most dogmatic worldviews refuse to believe that they have any worldviews at all.Although there are many different worldviews I break them down into two main branches.1 Ontologically Based Worldviews (Ontology precedes epistemology)2 Epistemologically Based Worldviews. (Epistemology precedes ontology)I had thought that I had been a original thinker many times wondering if I should write a book espousing my beliefs and illuminating the world into a new area of thought only to find out that it has already been done. Oh well, at least I can say that I am wholeheartedly endorse this book.I don't want to have any plot spoilers here but it is well worth the ten bucks for the pure synaptic enjoyment and mental debates you will have. Kudos Mr. Sire for a job well done.

My copy of "Naming the Elephant" arrived in time for me to catch up with the class reading assignments: A very nice surprise in itself.What could be even nicer? The copy I received is exactly as advertised/promised: No writing (except its former library ownership identification stamps); highlighting; nor other markings on any pages. The binding is practically unopened & the cover tips only slightly bent. All of this acquired at very reasonable price.I am very satisfied with my copy of "Naming the Elephant."

Thought provoking, and generally good. But it assumes too much at times. As is the tendency among authors who deal with more philosophical issues, they tend to view what they write about as necessarily having enormous importance. They do not stop to critically analyze many such thoughts. For instance, one might ask, is it really necessary for the corn farmer in Ohio to have a really well rounded world view? He is up before the sun, often well after it has gone down. All that is invested in farm and family. What about tribesmen in the New Guinea? Etc. There are many such challenges that can be made throughout the book. Still, it is a good work.

Super hard read.

Such a helpful way of looking at worldview! I really appreciate this author and the work he has done! I've shared this multiple times and will continue to do so! Our camp even did a youth retreat based off of these worldview questions!

Sire presents the book from a Christian Worldview. Though I do not agree with all of the conclusions that are drawn in the book, it is great to see other views and perspectives as it paves the way for additional research and conversation. Great book!

An excellent book and follow up to The Universe Next Door. It helps us understand what exactly a worldview is and how the pre-theoretical and presuppositional concepts we hold inform our thinking.

This book was chosen by my Professor and I enjoyed the read. It was very penetrating to the soul. I strongly recommend it in or out of school.