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Summary: Living Free in a World of Lies
Review: This book was very intriguing. I recommend it for people who are curious about truth, and would like an interesting perspective of it for their own lives without hype or spin. It's a book that allows you to think for yourself and learn.
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Summary: Good Book Critiquing Postmodernism
Review: This is a short, pithy work on Postmodernism. Postmodernism is a detriment to society (at least most forms of it). Truth is no longer existent in our modern world. Guiness does a wonderful job showing the problems inherent of Postmodernism. I liked what he says about the Clinton scandal. It is not ironic that our first baby boomer president was our first Postmodern president. I enjoyed most of this book, but I do think that it has some weaknesses. I wish he would have had more discussion in the Philosophical and Theological implications of Postmodernity, though. I enjoyed his emphasis on the socialogical implications, but I wish he would have gone more in depth into the other implications, as well. That is why I only gave the book 3 stars, but I do think Guiness accomplished every thing he meant to accomplish, namely a short pithy reponse to Postmodern America. Since I originally revied this book, I have come to respect some Postmodern Philosophy (i.e. Heidegger). This book is more of a reaction to the negative aspects of Postmodernism, which would be relativity. This was a very good book, nevertheless.
Rating:
Summary: Good Book Critiquing Postmodernism
Review: This is a short, pithy work on Postmodernism. Postmodernism is a detriment to society (at least most forms of it). Truth is no longer existent in our modern world. Guiness does a wonderful job showing the problems inherent of Postmodernism. I liked what he says about the Clinton scandal. It is not ironic that our first baby boomer president was our first Postmodern president. I enjoyed most of this book, but I do think that it has some weaknesses. I wish he would have had more discussion in the Philosophical and Theological implications of Postmodernity, though. I enjoyed his emphasis on the socialogical implications, but I wish he would have gone more in depth into the other implications, as well. That is why I only gave the book 3 stars, but I do think Guiness accomplished every thing he meant to accomplish, namely a short pithy reponse to Postmodern America. Since I originally revied this book, I have come to respect some Postmodern Philosophy (i.e. Heidegger). This book is more of a reaction to the negative aspects of Postmodernism, which would be relativity. This was a very good book, nevertheless.
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Summary: Good Book on Po-Mo
Review: This was a short, pithy work on Post-Modernism. Post-Modernism is a detriment to society. Truth is no longer existent today. Guiness does a wonderful job showing the problems inside of Post-Modernism. I love what he says of the whole Clinton scandal. It is not ironic that our first baby boomer president was our first Post-Modern president. I love most of this book, but I do think that it has some weaknesses. I wish he would have had more discussion in the philosophical and theological implications of Post-Modernism, though. I liked his emphasis on the socialogical implications, but I wish he would have gone more in depth into the other implications, as well. That is why I only gave the book 3 stars, but I do think Guiness accomplished every thing he meant to accomplish, namely a short pithy reponse to Post-Modern America.
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Summary: The Sword of Truth
Review: Whether you are concerned about the deterioration of Judeo-Christian truth or you are just concerned about the degradation of American society this book is a must read. The concept of absolute truth resonates within each of us at a basic level - each of us cries out for justice in the world. Whether your wallet has recently been stolen or whether you are searching for meaning in life - individuals demand justice. This book from Mr. Guinness will guide you through the maze of subjective truths that modern American society presents as "subject to your own personal desires and wants". The introduction of Nietzchean philosophy as a foundation for the modern skeptic sets the stage for the course of the discussion. The removal of God from American society and institutions has inevitably led to the purging of "absolute" truth from American society. Without God there can be no absolutes - without absolutes chaos and the ensuing power struggle remain. The author's message is playing out before our very eyes in the midst of the Iraq War debate. As one watches the media accounts of the UN testimony and "peace" rallies it is readily apparent that the world is moving towards (if not already there?)a propaganda society. The character of the two men (Bush and Hussein) are rarely discussed nor is the origin of the current crisis. The debate among most members of the UN and general populations around the world is that the resolution to the matter will be decided by the "general consensus". As the author points out when absolute truth is removed only the struggle for power remains. Mr. Guinness observes that the denial of truth results in the need to "obey" - whether it is political correctness, general consensus, or brute force. The current demand by those in the UN and around the world (including some in the U.S.) that America submit to the "general consensus" is exactly what the author is warning will continue to escalate if absolute truth is discarded. The idea that "unbelief" is passive is correctly abolished. Ideas have consequences and that includes what many would consider to be the passive view of agnosticism or atheism. The author points out that they are dynamic forces that utterly decimate any hint of truth and justice - they are not just ideas in a vaccuum. The idea of living side by side in peaceful co-existence with those who would seek to abolish absolute truth and justice is just a plain 'ol lie. The denial of absolute truth manifests itself in a society that seeks to do what is right in its own eyes. Of course, what is "right" changes from circumstance to circumstance and from person to person. The idea of truth resting on "general consensus" is just another means of intimidation. The shaping of consensus without absolute truth will generally follow those who "market" themselves best. Here the author alludes to the successful "propaganda campaign" carried out by Hitler in Nazi Germany in the early 20th century. In a society that is largely Biblically illiterate there is no such thing as absolute truth - the dead carcasses of past civilizations that lay along the road of history testify to this truth. Current events are just further evidence of this fact - the accelerating decay of American society over the past several decades serves as a real-life modern-day example of this timeless truth. I read an earlier review from someone who indicated the book failed because it was not readable. I believe that will prove to be an abberation among readers - this is the first "philosophy" book I have ever even touched and I could not put it down. The book is incredibly easy to read and yet its impact will cut the reader to the bone. I would recommend this book to ANYONE willing to take an honest look at the indespensible need of absolute truth in society as well as the Christian who seeks to understand the importance and relevance of living out truth in daily life.
Rating:
Summary: The Sword of Truth
Review: Whether you are concerned about the deterioration of Judeo-Christian truth or you are just concerned about the degradation of American society this book is a must read. The concept of absolute truth resonates within each of us at a basic level - each of us cries out for justice in the world. Whether your wallet has recently been stolen or whether you are searching for meaning in life - individuals demand justice. This book from Mr. Guinness will guide you through the maze of subjective truths that modern American society presents as "subject to your own personal desires and wants". The introduction of Nietzchean philosophy as a foundation for the modern skeptic sets the stage for the course of the discussion. The removal of God from American society and institutions has inevitably led to the purging of "absolute" truth from American society. Without God there can be no absolutes - without absolutes chaos and the ensuing power struggle remain. The author's message is playing out before our very eyes in the midst of the Iraq War debate. As one watches the media accounts of the UN testimony and "peace" rallies it is readily apparent that the world is moving towards (if not already there?)a propaganda society. The character of the two men (Bush and Hussein) are rarely discussed nor is the origin of the current crisis. The debate among most members of the UN and general populations around the world is that the resolution to the matter will be decided by the "general consensus". As the author points out when absolute truth is removed only the struggle for power remains. Mr. Guinness observes that the denial of truth results in the need to "obey" - whether it is political correctness, general consensus, or brute force. The current demand by those in the UN and around the world (including some in the U.S.) that America submit to the "general consensus" is exactly what the author is warning will continue to escalate if absolute truth is discarded. The idea that "unbelief" is passive is correctly abolished. Ideas have consequences and that includes what many would consider to be the passive view of agnosticism or atheism. The author points out that they are dynamic forces that utterly decimate any hint of truth and justice - they are not just ideas in a vaccuum. The idea of living side by side in peaceful co-existence with those who would seek to abolish absolute truth and justice is just a plain 'ol lie. The denial of absolute truth manifests itself in a society that seeks to do what is right in its own eyes. Of course, what is "right" changes from circumstance to circumstance and from person to person. The idea of truth resting on "general consensus" is just another means of intimidation. The shaping of consensus without absolute truth will generally follow those who "market" themselves best. Here the author alludes to the successful "propaganda campaign" carried out by Hitler in Nazi Germany in the early 20th century. In a society that is largely Biblically illiterate there is no such thing as absolute truth - the dead carcasses of past civilizations that lay along the road of history testify to this truth. Current events are just further evidence of this fact - the accelerating decay of American society over the past several decades serves as a real-life modern-day example of this timeless truth. I read an earlier review from someone who indicated the book failed because it was not readable. I believe that will prove to be an abberation among readers - this is the first "philosophy" book I have ever even touched and I could not put it down. The book is incredibly easy to read and yet its impact will cut the reader to the bone. I would recommend this book to ANYONE willing to take an honest look at the indespensible need of absolute truth in society as well as the Christian who seeks to understand the importance and relevance of living out truth in daily life.
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