How to Think about Weird Things: Critical Thinking for a New AgeTeaches readers how to tell good science from bad science. Covers an enormous range of bogus sciences and extraordinary claims. Stresses principles that help you critically evaluate outlandish claims -- and tells you why these principles are so important. Includes: explanations of 34 principles of knowledge, reasoning, and evidence that you can use to enhance your problem solving skills and sharpen your judgment; discussions of over 50 paranormal, supernatural, or mysterious phenomena; details of a step-by-step procedure for evaluating any extraordinary claim; and a detailed discussion of the characteristics, methodology, and limitations of science. Illustrated. |
Contents
Close Encounters with | 1 |
Notes | 11 |
THE APPEAL TO IGNORANCE | 17 |
Copyright | |
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How to Think about Weird Things: Critical Thinking for a New Age Schick, Jr. (Theodore),Lewis Vaughn No preview available - 2010 |
How to Think About Weird Things: Critical Thinking for a New Age Theodore Schick,Lewis Vaughn No preview available - 2010 |
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