“I am so glad that Dolores Morris wrote this book and so glad to have read it.  The first part is a wonderful introduction to philosophy, much of which will be helpful to any introductory philosophy student.  Morris’ treatment of complex philosophical questions of interest to Christians in the second part perfectly balances accessibility and nuance.  She is especially insightful about the power, and the limits, of arguments.  I will definitely read and discuss this book with Christian undergraduates and I know that we will all benefit tremendously.”

“This terrific and engaging new introduction to philosophy will help Christian readers better understand philosophy and how to use it to explore and strengthen their faith. It can also help the philosophically inclined to better grasp the full nature of real Christian faith. It’s wise, engaging to read, and will spark great conversations for a very long time. It’s a superb introduction to many basic philosophical concepts, and proceeds with a generosity of spirit that matches its care.

As the author states, “There are good reasons to believe in the reality and goodness of God; there are substantive, powerful answers to the hard questions.” Then she does a masterful job of discussing some of those reasons and outlining some of those answers. Along the way, the reader will learn a lot about belief, knowledge, rationality, truth, logic, the Bible, faith, and a crucial cluster of other fundamental issues that will likely engage all believers at some point in their lives.”

“Believing Philosophy is a gift to the church. Dr. Morris exhorts Christians to pursue wisdom as part of their discipleship into Christ-likeness. She argues compellingly that philosophy provides one avenue for that pursuit. Incredibly accessible, this work introduces the reader to the resources of philosophy (logic, argumentation, clarity, and charity) and then models how to apply those resources to the problem of evil. Believing Philosophy is a must-read for Christians who want to have tools to think more deeply about their faith and to engage charitably in the face of disagreements.”

“Dolores Morris’s accessible book on Christian philosophy is a wonderful gateway to understanding the relationship between faith and reason. Morris works through caricatures and misrepresentations about philosophy, and she presents important arguments and analyzes issues to show how philosophy under the Lordship of Christ can be a vital, faith-shaping tool both for individual Christians and the overall well-being of the church.”

“For several decades now there has been a significant and discouraging gap in depth and quality between the best Christian philosophy and the most popular and accessible offerings from the “Christian apologetics” industry.  This book is a welcome breath of fresh air.  Clear and accessible, yet rigorous and philosophically sensitive, Dolores Morris’s Believing Philosophy is the best introduction to Christian philosophical thinking for a broad, popular readership that I have encountered.  Youth and adults, lay readers and experts will all find something of value here, and the book is a particularly helpful resource for people looking for serious yet highly readable treatment of the problem of suffering–the most important and pastorally difficult objection to Christian faith.”

“Dolores Morris’s Believing Philosophy is an achievement and a lifeline.  Deploying a rich array of argument, anecdote, and illustration, this outstanding book meets a vital but neglected need.  Morris provides an accessible, trustworthy, and well-stocked outpost from which to explore and enjoy the wealth of Christian philosophical resources.  She throws a ready lifeline to those who feel forced to choose between faith and intellectual integrity.  Morris dismantles the myth that philosophy is a luxury for those with spare time for pointless speculation about unanswerable questions.  She shows that philosophy, far from being irrelevant or hostile to faith, can be good – even invaluable – for one’s faith.  For all those who seek a more mindful faith:  take up and read!”

“Dr. Morris does so many things so well in this book. Christians who love philosophy, as well as those who are unsure or even skeptical about its value should read Believing Philosophy. The practical guidance, sustained look at the problem of evil, and rare combination of boldness and humility will be useful to anyone in search of wisdom.”

“‘Christians should work to understand what it is that they believe, and why they believe it; this does not mean that they must replace their faith with reason. On the contrary, a well-reasoned faith is one that pursues wisdom with the confidence that comes from knowing that God himself is the source of wisdom.’

With these incisive and challenging words Philosopher Dolores Morris opens up to Christians a new and hopeful invitation to reconsider their avoidance of philosophy and develop instead a cogent, reasonable basis for the Faith we hold. I appreciate that the very subject can be intimidating to many, but Morris has succeeded where many have failed. She writes as a Christian and as a Philosopher, but also significantly as a wise instructor. Beginning with the essentials she builds not only a case for this essential discipline, but puts in the hands of her readers the tools needed to develop their own philosophical muscles Morris. The word ‘Philosopher’ simply means ‘one who loves wisdom’, and demonstrates the beautiful romance of pursuing truth and the treasures of wisdom within the framework of Christian discipleship and community. This is a needed work and one I will be commending to many. Christ ‘the Wisdom of God’ is glorified in his people when we learn to love the Lord with our minds, renewed in the truth that Jesus himself came to bear witness to. Get this book. Read it. Work with it. Share it.”

“Believing Philosophy is the antidote for those who think reason and Christian belief are at odds. The book provides a clear, rigorous, and engaging invitation to clear thinking about God, suffering, objective values and other critical, challenging topics.
Many recent popular books treat religion as a superstitious intellectual wasteland. Christian apologetics books often tell readers what they should believe about topics related to Christianity. Believing Philosophy instead shows readers how to reason carefully and rigorously, and demonstrates the intellectual integrity of Christian faith. Students, lay Christians, and atheists alike will benefit enormously from the valuable, accessible volume.”

“Morris gives her reader clear and persuasive arguments for the value of Christian philosophy, and then demonstrates that value with her own evenhanded treatment of one of the most powerful objections to Christian faith—the problem of suffering. She also makes the case that objective moral values are better explained on a Christian worldview than on a secular one. Her writing is accessible and compelling, and she instructs her reader in the tools of philosophical reasoning that are invaluable for any serious engagement with life’s hardest questions. Most importantly, Morris does all this by modeling the virtues of thought and character that I want to develop in myself and help form in my students—intellectual honesty and deep respect for those with whom she reasons.”