Ours is a day when the high places of learning are dedicated to idols, and even Christian philosophers run to pagans like Plato and Aristotle for their insights. Less than a handful of orthodox Christians hold tenured full professor of philosophy positions at secular research universities. The enemy is confident, knowing that witchcraft and polyamory are taught boldly at state universities while Christians are often under the control of, and even admire, anti-Christian philosophers. It is a bleak time–a dark age of the mind. Yet, in such times, the light shines most clearly, and the lone voice in the desert is heard above the din. Worldly philosophers cannot extinguish God’s works of creation and providence, and there remains a clear general revelation that points us all to the necessity of the Bible.
I am Dr. Owen Anderson, a professor of philosophy and religious studies at Arizona State University, where I have taught for 25 years. My academic journey has also taken me to work and research at Princeton University, Princeton Theological Seminary, Phoenix Seminary, Biola University, the University of Hawaii’s East-West Center, and the University of Colorado Boulder. I have published extensively both books and journal articles, including three books with Cambridge University Press and two with Palgrave MacMillan.
My research is driven by the conviction that the Bible demonstrates what a true philosopher is and does. According to Scripture, a true philosopher understands how creation reveals God and is able to show this to others—to build up believers, silence the mouths of the proud, and leave unbelief without excuse. I explore how education should not only refine our intellect but also build a character of virtue and wisdom, leading us to the ultimate purpose: fearing God and keeping His commandments.
As one of only a few tenured Christian philosophers at a secular research university, I have spent my career in an environment often hostile to the Christian faith. Yet, this is precisely where my voice is needed most. Unlike many, I do not look to Plato, Aristotle, Marx, or Foucault as the ultimate guides in philosophy and metaphysics. Instead, I turn to Moses, Job, Solomon, and ultimately Jesus Christ as the true exemplars who reveal who we are—“know thyself”—and how we can be reconciled to God, our highest good. They teach us what the philosophical questions are and how the unchanging Word can answer those questions in both general and special revelation.
In an age when institutions have turned from God and even Christian philosophers seek inspiration from pagans, I am committed to being a clear voice in the wilderness: “Remember the works of God.” My hope is that through my teaching, research, and writing, I can encourage others to seek the clarity of God’s revelation, pursue wisdom, and find their ultimate fulfillment in Him. Our chief end is to glorify God and enjoy him forever.
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