The Universe Next Door: A Basic Worldview Catalog

The Universe Next Door is a comprehensive guide to understanding the various worldviews that shape our society.

With an updated sixth edition, this book provides an in-depth analysis of prominent Western worldviews, including theism, deism, naturalism, Marxism, nihilism, existentialism, Eastern monism, New Age philosophy, postmodernism, Islam, and more.

The author examines each worldview within its own frame of reference and in comparison to others, encouraging readers to critically evaluate their core beliefs and commitments. The book also features new explanatory sidebars, helpful charts comparing worldviews, and a chapter on challenges to a Christian worldview in the twenty-first century.

The Universe Next Door has been translated into over a dozen languages and used as a text at over one hundred colleges and universities, making it an essential resource for anyone seeking to understand the complex landscape of modern thought.

With its unique blend of intellectual history, cultural analysis, and practical application, this book is sure to inspire readers to engage with the biggest questions of all: what is the meaning of life, and how should we live?