{"product_id":"9781772360028","title":"The Committed Self: An Introduction to Existentialism for Christians","description":"\u003ci\u003eThe Committed Self\u003c\/i\u003e is a clear and compelling introduction to Existentialism, the root of Postmodernism and, according to Victor A. Shepherd, still the most significant philosophy of our times. Focusing on Hegel, Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, Buber, Heidegger, and Sartre and their passionate commitment to the authenticity of the self, Shepherd maintains that Existentialism has much to say to Christians with its understanding of:\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat it is to be a human being\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow diverse forces operative in the world and in the psyche shape human self-awareness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe manner in which radical commitment forges and forms that \"self,\" which is nothing less than a new birth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eShepherd believes that an acquaintance with Existentialism will aid Christians in negotiating the minefield they think life has become. And he persistently draws attention to the manner in which Existentialism recalls theology to its proper vocation whenever theology appears to be in danger of becoming a species of rationalism that uses religious vocabulary.","brand":"BPS Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47152189079792,"sku":"9781772360028","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781772360028_p0.jpg?v=1763708308","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781772360028","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}