Table of Contents

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

About the Author

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.

Reviews

"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*