Philosophies

Philosophies: The Wisdom of This World

Every idea has consequences. These lectures trace the philosophies that have influenced the modern world — and show where each one finally leads when it is measured against Scripture.

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“Plato: The Theory of Forms” by R. C. Sproul (00h:23m:18s)

“Plato: Knowledge and Ultimate Truth” by R. C. Sproul (00h:24m:50s)

“Augustine: The Consequences of Ideas” by R. C. Sproul (00h:24m:31s)

“Anselm: The Consequences of Ideas” by R. C. Sproul (00h:23m:17s)

“Descartes: The Consequences of Ideas” by R. C. Sproul (00h:23m:30s)

“Locke: The Consequences of Ideas” by R. C. Sproul (00h:23m:58s)

“Leibniz: The Consequences of Ideas” by R. C. Sproul (00h:23m:51s)

“Nietzsche: The Consequences of Ideas” by R. C. Sproul (00h:23m:21s)

“Marx: The Consequences of Ideas” by R. C. Sproul (00h:23m:37s)

“Hegel: The Consequences of Ideas” by R. C. Sproul (00h:24m:48s)

“Kierkegaard: The Consequences of Ideas” by R. C. Sproul (00h:25m:09s)

“Berkeley and Empiricism” by R. C. Sproul (00h:23m:24s)

“Pragmatism: Christian Worldview” by R. C. Sproul (00h:29m:02s)

“Hedonism: Christian Worldview” by R. C. Sproul (00h:27m:35s)

“Secularism: Christian Worldview” by R. C. Sproul (00h:30m:01s)

“Positivism: Christian Worldview” by R. C. Sproul (00h:28m:56s)

“Pluralism and Relativism” by R. C. Sproul (00h:30m:21s)

“Monism and Pluralism” by R. C. Sproul (00h:23m:43s)

“The Rise of the Enlightenment” by R. C. Sproul (00h:23m:53s)

“The Aftermath of the Enlightenment” by R. C. Sproul (00h:25m:08s)

“A Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing: Theological Liberalism” by R. C. Sproul (00h:45m:33s)

Pertinent Scripture Text

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“See to it that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deception, which are based on human tradition and the spiritual forces of the world rather than on Christ.” Colossians 2:8

“Where is the wise man? Where is the scribe? Where is the philosopher of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world? For since in the wisdom of God the world through its wisdom did not know Him, God was pleased through the foolishness of what was preached to save those who believe.” 1 Corinthians 1:20-21

“For although they knew God, they neither glorified Him as God nor gave thanks to Him, but they became futile in their thinking and darkened in their foolish hearts. Although they claimed to be wise, they became fools.” Romans 1:21-22

Read these passages in other languages: Colossians 2:8 • 1 Corinthians 1:20-21 • Romans 1:21-22