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 We appreciate your feedback. If you have a question or comment for the podcast, record it and send it our way using www.speakpipe.com/Apologetics315 or you can email us at [email protected]