How Do We Know What We Know?

An Introduction to the Major Theories of Epistemology

In The Theory of Knowledge A Jargon-Free Guide to Epistemology, Dr. Doug Erlandson provides a straightforward and easy-to-understand overview of the area of philosophy that deals with the concept of knowledge. Drawing on the thought of philosophers past and present, Erlandson examines and evaluates their views in a lively and engaging manner.

The Theory of Knowledge Answers These Questions

• What is knowledge?
• Can I really know anything?
• Where does knowledge come from?
• What's the relation between the mind and the world?
• How do I know that other minds exist?

˃˃˃ Suitable as a classroom text and for independent study

The Theory of Knowledge is a basic introduction to epistemology and presupposes no prior familiarity with philosophical thought. It is suited for introductory philosophy classes and for independent study.

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How to Develop Critical Thinking Skills

The Principles of Straight Thinking

How to Think Clearly: A Guide to Critical Thinking is an easy-to-understand and lively introduction to the serious issues of learning how to think clearly and being able to spot the difference between good and bad reasoning. Dr. Doug Erlandson draws on concrete examples of good and bad reasoning from the political and social realm and everyday life to make his points in a sometimes lighthearted but always meaningful way.

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• Identifying the differences between good and bad arguments
• Avoiding fallacies
• Creating good explanations
• Assessing probabilities
• Recognizing that statistics and numbers can lie

˃˃˃ Here's How You Benefit

How to Think Clearly gives you the tools you need to critically assess the claims and counterclaims with which you are bombarded by politicians, pundits, commentators and editors, as well as coworkers, friends and family, and will aid you in developing skills to present your view in ways that are clear, coherent, sensible and persuasive.

˃˃˃ Suitable as a classroom text and for independent study

How to Think Clearly is easy to understand and suitable for independent study. At the same time it offers the content and intellectual rigor that you would expect in a text for an introductory college-level course in critical thinking.

˃˃˃ What Others Are Saying About How to Think Clearly: A Guide to Critical Thinking

Dr. Erlandson has given a wonderful introduction to good critical thinking: how to recognize good and bad arguments, helpful and non-helpful explanations, the ways that numbers can be manipulated. You can tell that he must be a good teacher. (G. Feltner)

The author offers a refuge of reason within our culture of disregard for open-mindedness and rational discourse where the popular debate of serious issues or ideas is often a shouting match from the margins. (Cubs Fan)

A great read for anyone who is new to logic and critical thinking, or someone who just wants to review and refresh their knowledge. (Paul D.)

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Salvation. Who Decides?

A Clear Presentation of God's Sovereignty and Man's Responsibility

How can we be confident of the promise in Romans 8:39 that "nothing in all creation will be able to separate us from the love of Christ our Lord"?

Dr. Doug Erlandson answers this question in What the Bible Says About Salvation and the Sovereignty of God. Written in a lively, easy-to-understand way, the book begins with the implications of Jesus' final words at Calvary, "It is finished." Erlandson then contrasts the answers that Arminian and Reformed (Calvinist) Christians give concerning what Christ accomplished on the cross and the basis for our salvation.

Five Crucial Questions

• Are we able to respond to the Gospel prior to the Holy Spirit working in us?
• Is our salvation solely a matter of God's sovereign good pleasure and will?
• Did Christ die to make salvation possible for everyone or to atone for the sins of his people?
• Is our salvation a cooperative effort? Or is it God's work from first to last?
• Can we lose our salvation?

˃˃˃ What does the Bible say?

In discussing these questions, Erlandson examines the Arminian and Reformed answers and shows why the Reformed position is more consistent with Scripture. The final chapter talks about the great comfort the Reformed view of salvation provides to believers.

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Cutting Edge Issues in Bioethics

Straightforward Talk about Controversial Issues

In Bioethics Basics: A Jargon-Free Guide for Beginners, Dr. Doug Erlandson provides an easy-to-understand introduction to the rapidly developing discipline of bioethics. Drawing on his years of teaching and research in bioethics, Erlandson takes readers step by step through the major issues in bioethics, as he describes and critiques the views of various bioethicists. Even those who have no background in science, medicine or philosophy will be able to understand his straightforward, nontechnical explanations.

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• In-vitro fertilization, cloning and surrogacy. Are they moral?
• Euthanasia. Should it be legalized?
• Abortion. Is it a woman's right to choose?
• Genetic Engineering. What are the pitfalls?
• Scarce Medical Resources. Who gets them?

˃˃˃ Other Topics

Stem-cell research, paternalism and informed consent, and the right to experimental and unapproved treatments are also covered in this book.

˃˃˃ Suitable as a classroom text and for independent study

Bioethics Basics is a good choice for introductory college-level classes as well as for those who want to study independently.

Home-schooled students will also find this helpful as they explore challenging controversial issues.

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A Year of Biblical Encouragement

Meditations based on the Heidelberg Catechism

In Righteous in Christ: Daily Meditations on the Heidelberg Catechism, Dr. Doug Erlandson, a scholar and a former pastor in a Reformed congregation, presents 365 meditations on the 129 articles of the Catechism. The title "Righteous in Christ" points to the central message of the Catechism: If, by grace, I accept with a believing heart that Christ has fully atoned for my sins, I can have full assurance that the righteousness and obedience of Christ is mine as well. I can thereby have complete confidence that I am saved to the uttermost and by God's grace will persevere until the day I am glorified and enter the presence of God.

Each Daily Meditation Includes the Following Elements

• Short meditations, approximately 300 words
• Easy to understand truths
• Practical encouragement for a daily walk of faith
• Key Bible passage
• Suggested reading from Scripture

˃˃˃ Suitable for Individuals and Groups

Righteous in Christ is ideally suited for individual study or for couples and families to use during their daily devotional time. Although intended primarily for adults, the material is easy enough for teens of high school age to understand.

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A Must-Read Book on Worship

It's Not Just About the Music

In Spiritual Anorexia: How Contemporary Worship is Starving the Church, Dr. Doug Erlandson presents a balanced but devastating critique of the contemporary-style worship model and shows how this type of worship deprives Christians of the feast of true corporate worship.

Drawing from personal experience and extensive research into the history of Christian worship, Dr. Erlandson analyzes the motivations for contemporary-style worship and assesses its strengths and weaknesses. He argues persuasively that corporate worship should be a dramatic presentation of the Gospel. Historically, Christian worship has included distinctive elements in making this presentation. These elements include the call to worship, recitation of the creeds, confession of sin, absolution, Christ-centered preaching and a benediction.

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• Contemporary Music
• Modern Preaching
• Worship Center vs. Church
• Traditional Elements of Worship
• Who Says New Is Better?

˃˃˃ What Others Are Saying About Spiritual Anorexia

This book should be required reading for anyone leading or wanting to lead a church. Amazon Customer "Addict"

This is not a "Let's go back to singing only hymns" plea, but a critique aimed toward the mindless, vacuous, repetitive, empty types of songs that often pass for worship in many churches. Review by "Yarn Mama"

I found this book to be an excellent critique of contemporary worship. Not only does he lay out what is wrong with this style of worship and how it is damaging the church, he lays out the history of worship and what it is meant to be. Reviewed by "Melissa"

A must-read for people who are responsible for worship services--pastors, musicians, choir members, lay leaders. Reviewed by Rev. Judith A. Meier

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Unlock the Secrets of Philosophy

Explore the World of Ideas

In Philosophy Basics: A Jargon-Free Guide for Beginners, Dr. Doug Erlandson offers an easy-to-understand guide to the study of philosophy.

His simple, non-technical approach covers the major topics of philosophy in a way that even those who have no familiarity with philosophy will understand.

Philosophy Basics is the result of Erlandson's three decades of teaching philosophy at the university and community college-level and is based on his classroom supplement. He has expanded, revised and polished his classroom supplement to create this exceptionally engaging and accessible introduction to philosophy.

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• What does it mean to think logically?
• How do we know?
• What is the link between the mind and the brain?
• Do we have free will?
• What is morality? Does God exist? And much more.

˃˃˃ Extra Features for Teachers and Students

Philosophy Basics includes study questions at the end of each section and is designed for those who want to learn the elements of philosophy on their own. It is also suitable as a textbook for introductory to philosophy classes as well as home-schooled students.

˃˃˃ What Others Are Saying About Philosophy Basics

A quick and easy read . . . has given me the confidence to dig deeper into philosophy. Amazon Reviewer

I appreciate his excellent use of real-world analogies. You can tell that the author is an experienced teacher . . . highly recommended as an introduction to philosophical thinking. G. Feltner

Easy to follow and easy to understand. Great for people in college Philosophy or people who want to learn. Amazon Reviewer

˃˃˃ Don't miss out! This book is worth far more than $3.99. Look inside now.

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Philosophy of Religion Made Simple

Clear Thinking About Complex Issues

In Philosophy of Religion Basics: A Jargon-Free Guide for Beginners, Dr. Doug Erlandson provides an easy-to-understand introduction to the philosophy of religion. Its simple and non-technical style covers the major topics of philosophy of religion in a way that even a person with no familiarity with philosophy will understand.

This book is the result of Dr. Erlandson's three decades of college and university teaching as a specialist in the philosophy of religion. Recognizing that many anthologies and single-author texts can be difficult to grasp, Erlandson has prepared an easy to understand discussion of the topics commonly covered in philosophy of religion.

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• The relation of faith and reason
• The attributes of God and the arguments for his existence
• The problem of evil
• Miracles, the relation of religion and science, and the possibility of survival of death
• The significance of Pascal's Wager

˃˃˃ Perfect as an Introductory Text and for Independent Study

Philosophy of Religion Basics is suitable as a text in an introductory philosophy of religion course or the philosophy of religion section of a general survey course. It is also ideal for independent study.

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Think Before You Write

A Guide to Clear, Concise and Compelling Communication Written by an Expert on Critical Thinking

If you've ever wished you had a personal writing coach sitting by your side, this book's for you. Dr. Doug Erlandson, author of the bestselling Kindle book How to Think Clearly: A Guide to Critical Thinking offers an easy-to-understand and lively introduction to clear, well-written communication.

This book covers ALL THE ESSENTIALS of effective written communication.

• Write what you know.
• Identify your audience.
• Use good grammar and correct spelling.
• Make your point and move on.
• Check for accuracy.

˃˃˃ Perfect as an Introductory Text and for Independent Study

How to Write Clearly includes extensive sections on proper punctuation, common grammatical errors and commonly confused words.

What sets this apart from other guides are the self-tests with links to all the answers.

˃˃˃ Here's How You Benefit

Whether you write books, magazine articles, social media posts, or an email, practice these writing principles. Your readers will be more engaged and eager to read what you write.

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How to Think About Right and Wrong

Ethics Made Simple

In Ethics Basics: A Jargon-Free Guide for Beginners, Dr. Doug Erlandson offers an easy-to-understand introduction to philosophical ethics. Drawing on his three decades of teaching introductory college-level courses in philosophy, Erlandson takes the reader step by step through the various approaches to ethics, describing the strengths and weaknesses of each approach. His straightforward, non-technical presentation makes ethics understandable even to those who have no background in philosophy. While Ethics Basics is organized by topic it also devotes substantial space to the theories of major philosophers past and present.

Ethics Basics Answers These Questions

• What is ethics?
• Is egoism immoral?
• Should I always act to maximize happiness?
• What is virtue?
• Why should I be moral? And much, much more.

˃˃˃ Suitable as a classroom text and independent study

This book is suitable for introductory classes in ethics and philosophy, home-schooled students and those who are interested in studying independently.

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