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Title: Come, Let Us Reason: An Introduction to Logical Thinking by Norman L. Geisler, Ronald M. Brooks ISBN: 0-8010-3836-7 Publisher: Baker Academic Pub. Date: 01 October, 1990 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $18.99 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.13 (15 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Don't leave your brain at the Church Door!!
Comment: The church is permeated with people propagating pious notions of anti-intellictualism. While the intellect is not the be-all-end-all of the Christian life it is one of the most often neglected aspects of santification. The mind in scripture is the only thing that we renew. God supernaturally gives us a new heart, but gives us the enormous and exciting responsibilty for the renewing of the mind. Logic is one major aspect of this renewal. While emotions are central those emotions must not be irrational. Geisler and Brooks provide the framework by which we can decern the fallacies of foolish thinking and grasp the essential role of Logic in the life of the Christian. This book along with J.P. Moreland fine work "Loving God with All Your Mind" will serve as an antidote for our neglect of the mind.
Rating: 4
Summary: Excellent Intro. to Logic, but Needs Minor Revisions
Comment: Norman Geisler is well known for his work in Christian Apologetics and has written contemporary classics in this field (e.g., Christian Apologetics, When Skeptics Ask, Philosophy of Religion, Baker Encyclopedia of Christian Apologetics). What makes this particular book interesting is that it shows you, through many examples, how logic can be used in defending the Christian faith although such a defense is not the primary purpose of this book.
During my in-depth study of this book (and study - not casual reading - is what it'll take to master these principles of logic), I've noted a few minor errors. For example, on page 46, the allocated figures for some moods are either incomplete or erroneous. Compare this list with the chart on page 45 and you'll see what I mean. For example, mood (AEO) should read 2,4 and not 3,4 and mood EAE should read 1,2 and not 1,2,4. On the same page (46), the authors state: "Mood and figure are governed by rules 4 through 7 of the syllogism." Technically, figure is determined primarily by rules 1 - 3 (governing TERMS) whereas mood is determined primarily by rules 4 - 7 (governing PREMISES). Aside from these minor technicalities, this book is invaluable to Christians and apologists - and anyone else for that matter - who want to sharpen their thinking skills. Highly Recommended!
Rating: 5
Summary: One of Only Two
Comment: Truly philosophically minded introductions to Aristotelian logic (the other is Peter Kreeft's _Socratic Logic_). I now do work in advanced mathematical logic, but the good old syllogism is still the most useful logical tool on a daily basis. My favorite two parts of this book are the early parts on Logic and God. It should be required reading for modern Christians. Also, the chapter on Uncovering Logic in Literature is very very good. I have taught from this text in Classical High Schools and have found it ideally suited for that purpose. It also works very well for a self-taught course. There are answers to exercises in the back. I should add that the exercises are largely drawn from philosophy and theology which makes them much more interesting than conventional logic texts.
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Title: Introduction to Philosophy: A Christian Perspective by Norman L. Geisler, Paul D. Feinberg ISBN: 0801038189 Publisher: Baker Academic Pub. Date: 01 April, 1987 List Price(USD): $26.99 |
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Title: Love Your God With All Your Mind: The Role of Reason in the Life of the Soul by James Porter Moreland, J. P. Moreland, J.P. Moreland, Dallas Willard ISBN: 1576830160 Publisher: Navpress Publishing Group Pub. Date: 01 July, 1997 List Price(USD): $14.00 |
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Title: Christian Apologetics by Norman L. Geisler ISBN: 0801038227 Publisher: Baker Academic Pub. Date: 01 March, 1988 List Price(USD): $21.99 |
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Title: Philosophical Foundations for a Christian Worldview by J. P. Moreland, William Lane Craig ISBN: 0830826947 Publisher: InterVarsity Press Pub. Date: 01 April, 2003 List Price(USD): $39.00 |
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Title: Scaling the Secular City: A Defense of Christianity (Scaling the Secular City) by J.P. Moreland ISBN: 0801062225 Publisher: Baker Academic Pub. Date: 01 June, 1987 List Price(USD): $19.99 |
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