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
https://a315.co/3gZwXuB
2:45 - Geisler’s book on Thomas Aquinas
https://a315.co/3HZKzl2
3:34 - Intro to Dr. Ken Samples of Reasons to Believe
https://a315.co/3LvRZij
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:
https://a315.co/3HOCxvu
Attacking Faulty Reasoning:
https://a315.co/3gG3xRZ

Ken Samples’ Logic 101 podcast: ALL lectures on YouTube here:
http://a315.co/KenSamplesLogic

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