8The book you hold in your hands is not addressed solely to philosophers, but to everyone who wishes to develop a Christian perspective, not only of philosophy, but of the humanities and sciences; and for those who are interested in the ways of integrating their faith with academic production and reflection on the various aspects of reality. Dutch philosopher Herman Dooyeweerd's insights have the potential to impact the various spheres of our societies towards a reformation of thought that is reflected in at least three distinct fields: academic production, whether philosophical or scientific; the local church, especially in the development of a public theology; and more broadly, Christian cultural engagement.