Clear Thinking in a Messy World

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.

1. Opening Credits
2. Dedication
3. Introduction: Why Christians Need to Think Clearly
4. Part 1: The What's Whys, Wheres, and Hows of Logic
5. Chapter 1: Christianity and the Life of the Mind
6. Chapter 2: Why Study Logic?
7. Chapter 3: The Basic Elements of Logical Arguments
8. Chapter 4: The Laws of Logic
9. Part 2: Informal Reasoning
10. Chapter 5: Three Types of Logical Reasoning
11. Chapter 6: Positive Steps to Reinforce Clear Thinking
12. Chapter 7: Overcoming Common Obstacles to Clear Thinking
13. Chapter 8: Evaluating Propaganda and Conspiracy Theories
14. Chapter 9: Twelve Precarious Informal Fallacies
15. Chapter 10: Fifteen More Common Informal Fallacies
16. Part 3: Cognitive Bias
17. Chapter 11: Cognitive Biases and Critical Thinking
18. Chapter 12: Biases in Science
19. Chapter 13: Biases in Thinking with Numbers Big and Small
20. Chapter 14: Mitigating the Effects of Cognitive Biases
21. Chapter 15: Integrating Thoughts on Clear Thinking
22. Closing Credits