Apologetics 315 Podcast 061 – Thinking About Logic with Ken Samples

Today’s Show Notes:
Episode 061 – Thinking About Logic with Ken Samples

In this episode, Brian Auten and Chad Gross talk to Christian philosopher Ken Samples about the importance of logic for Christians.

0:30 – Peter Kreeft’s audio series on the Philosophy of Thomas Aquinas
2:45 – Geisler’s book on Thomas Aquinas
3:34 – Intro to Dr. Ken Samples of Reasons to Believe
6:00 – Why Christians should not be intimidated by logic
10:12 – Isn’t the Bible enough? Do we really need logic too?
13:05 – How do you define logic, Ken?
16:01 – “But Jesus didn’t teach logic!”
18:49 – How Jesus modeled the use of logic
20:33 – But isn’t logic contrary to being filled with the Spirit?
25:29 – How does critical thinking relate to logic?
29:46 – Where should the logic learner begin?
36:34 – How logic can help us in doing good theology
40:34 – How NOT to turn into the fallacy police
45:38 – Recommended resources:

Patrick Hurley’s books on logic

Attacking Faulty Reasoning by Edward Damer

Ken Samples’ Logic 101 podcast: ALL lectures on YouTube here.

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