Acknowledgements
Foreword, Jason Baehr
Introduction
Part I: The Seven Intellectual Virtues
1. Intellectual Courage
2. Intellectual Carefulness
3. Intellectual Tenacity
4. Intellectual Fair-mindedness
5. Intellectual Curiosity
6. Intellectual Honesty
7. Intellectual Humility
Part II: The Fruits of Intellectual Character
8. The Benefits of Knowing More about More
9. The Benefits of Better Thinking
10. Loving God
11. Loving Your Neighbour
Part III: Becoming People of Intellectual Character
12. Developing Virtuous Intellectual Character in Yourself
13. Seven Suggestions for Parents and Educators
Conclusion: Thinking Sheepishly?
A Discussion Guide for University and Church Groups
Appendices A-H
Notes
References
Subject Index
Philip E. Dow (Ph.D., Cambridge University) is superintendent of Rosslyn Academy in Nairobi, Kenya. Dow has over a decade of classroom experience, teaching advanced courses in social studies and history at the high school level. He is the author of "School in the Clouds": The Rift Valley Academy Story.
"Dow has given Christian educators a commendable, thoughtful,
quality book that merits wide readership, especially for those
interested in intellectual character development. Works of this
kind, especially from a Christian perspective, are truly needed,
and this book is a valuable contribution to the field of literature
on character education."
*Christopher Beckham, Modern Reformation, March/April 2014*
"This won't be an easy read for some, but it is a worthy one.
You'll nurture high-level discussions that may be best to take
place among your leaders, parents or in a weekend seminar setting.
Still there are several practical steps that can give you traction
for applying it personally or in your ministry."
*Tony Myles, YouthWorker Journal, January/February 2014*
"A timely and thoughtful work for parents and pastors, teachers and
students—anyone who thinks education is more about the quality of
character than about the quantity of facts."
*Light Magazine Canada, June 2013*
"The experienced teacher and administrator shows how intellectual
attributes like courage, carefullness, tenacity, honesty,
fair-mindedness, and humility enrich not only our studies but also
our contributions in every realm of life."
*Matt Reynolds, Christianity Today, June 2013*
"Dow amply proves that intellectual character has a tremendous
impact on the direction our lives take, whether personally,
socially, or professionally. . . . I recommend this book to
Christian English teachers who hope to have a godly impact on their
students' intellectual development."
*Cristy Brink, International Journal of Christianity and English
Language Teaching, Volume 3 (2016)*
"Dow has done a great service for Christians in education. Because
faculty, administrators, and students alike can easily read this
book, it can provide a common language across an educational
institution. . . . Dow helps us see that the nature of life and of
learning is that we do not have a choice about whether we will
develop intellectual character; the question is what kind it will
be. Finally, even though Dow's focus is on the school, one can
easily see the value of his book for pastors, leaders, parents, and
teachers within the local congregation. If intellectual character
development is an important component in loving God and the
neighbor, then the church no less than the school should be a place
where intellectual virtues are embraced and cultivated."
*Branson Parler, Calvin Theological Journal, April 2015*
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