Learn to Think Clearly in a Complex World: A Christian Guide to Logic and Reason
Most of us grew up in a culture where school systems rewarded fast, correct answers to problems—not slow, deliberate questions about problems. But as we mature, we face more complicated matters—ideas with worldview implications—that aren’t tests of memorized facts.
How can we confidently evaluate important issues when we’ve been ill-equipped to think critically?
By changing our minds.
Contents
Introduction: Why Christians Need to Think Clearly
Part 1: The Whats, Whys, Wheres, and Hows of Logic
1. Christianity and the Life of the Mind
2. Why Study Logic?
3. The Basic Elements of Logical Arguments
4. The Laws of Logic
Part 2: Informal Reasoning
5. Three Types of Logical Reasoning
6. Positive Steps to Reinforce Clear Thinking
7. Overcoming Common Obstacles to Clear Thinking
8. Evaluating Propaganda and Conspiracy Theories
9. Twelve Precarious Informal Fallacies
10. Fifteen More Common Informal Fallacies
Part 3: Cognitive Bias
11. Cognitive Biases and Critical Thinking
12. Biases in Science
13. Biases in Thinking with Numbers Big and Small
14. Mitigating the Effects of Cognitive Biases
15. Integrating Thoughts on Clear Thinking
Most of us grew up in a culture where school systems rewarded fast, correct answers to problems—not slow, deliberate questions about problems. But as we mature, we face more complicated matters—ideas with worldview implications—that aren’t tests of memorized facts.
How can we confidently evaluate important issues when we’ve been ill-equipped to think critically?
By changing our minds.
Contents
Introduction: Why Christians Need to Think Clearly
Part 1: The Whats, Whys, Wheres, and Hows of Logic
1. Christianity and the Life of the Mind
2. Why Study Logic?
3. The Basic Elements of Logical Arguments
4. The Laws of Logic
Part 2: Informal Reasoning
5. Three Types of Logical Reasoning
6. Positive Steps to Reinforce Clear Thinking
7. Overcoming Common Obstacles to Clear Thinking
8. Evaluating Propaganda and Conspiracy Theories
9. Twelve Precarious Informal Fallacies
10. Fifteen More Common Informal Fallacies
Part 3: Cognitive Bias
11. Cognitive Biases and Critical Thinking
12. Biases in Science
13. Biases in Thinking with Numbers Big and Small
14. Mitigating the Effects of Cognitive Biases
15. Integrating Thoughts on Clear Thinking
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