Clear Thinking in a Messy World: A Christian Guide to Logic, Reason, and Cognitive Bias

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
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Author/Artist:Kenneth R. Samples|Mark Perez
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