Truth & Logical Reasoning
Short:
"You keep using that word...'"
Video:
"Basic Symbolic Logic - Part 1: Propositions, Operators & Truth Tables"
Class from February 17, 2023

Our journey into understanding symbolic logic begins with the most basic building blocks: propositions and operators, and shows how to analyze them in a truth table.
Video:
"Basic Symbolic Logic - Part 2: Conditionals, Rules of Inference & Valid vs Sound Arguments"
Class from February 21, 2023

Part two of our three-part series on Basic Symbolic Logic builds on lesson one by showing how conditional statements work, how we fit propositions and operators into arguments using rules of inference, and the difference between a sound argument and a valid argument.
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"Basic Symbolic Logic - Part 3: Common Logical Fallacies"
Class from February 23, 2023

In the last of our lessons on basic symbolic logic, Ken summarizes five common logical fallacies that are commonly made by skeptics: ad hominem,  straw man, equivocation, false dilemma, and circular reasoning.​
Short:
"Many atheists get this wrong.
​'Belief' ≠ 'Subjective Truth'"
Short:
"What is 'subjective' vs 'objective' truth?"
Short:
"Is Christianity one 'truth' among many?"
Video:
"Do we get to choose our own morality?"
Podcast from May 14, 2024

Have you ever heard someone say "that may be right for you, but not for me"? How about, "She is living her truth"? Our culture almost demands that we nod along in affirmation with these statements. But should we?​
Video:
"No atheists, mockery is not an argument"
Podcast clip from February 6, 2024
Video:
"Facts matter"
Podcast clip from October 31, 2023

Facts matter, so we need to try getting the facts then formulating our opinions instead of vice versa.
Video:
"What is Truth?"
Video:
"Truth Bearing Statements"
Video:
"The Law of Non-Contradiction"
Video:
"Subjective vs. Objective Truth"
Video:
"Does Truth Exist?"
Video:
"How Do Arguments Work?"
Video:
"Formal and Informal Fallacies"
Article:
"The Meaning of Objective Truth"
June 15, 2018
Blog:
"Can You Step Into Your Opponent's Shoes?"
Post for the Christian Apologetics Alliance from September 5, 2013
Blog:
"Dualistic Versus Holistic Logic"
Post for the Christian Apologetics Alliance from May 13, 2013
Blog:
"Our Knee-Jerk Prejudices"
Post for Ten Minas Ministries from August 3, 2012
Blog:
"The Basic Logic of Coherence"
Post for Ten Minas Ministries from July 18, 2012
Blog:
"Reading Biases Between the Lines"
Post for Ten Minas Ministries from April 9, 2012