Weirdness!: What Fake Science and the Paranormal Tell Us About the Nature of Science - Couverture souple

Edis, Taner

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1634312112 ISBN 13 : 9781634312110

Editeur : Pitchstone Publishing, 2021

Synopsis

In a world full of weird claims and a social media environment awash with wild conspiracy theories, it is no longer enough for scientists, pundits, and activists to simply ask the public to trust science. Rather, with increasing public distrust of science, all must better understand how science works, and why science is essential. By exploring many of the odd beliefs embraced by large sections of the public that are rejected by the scientific mainstream, Weirdness! makes the case for science in a way that pro-science memes and slogans simply can't. Drawing a picture of science that does not rely on checklists or a predetermined scientific method, it takes seriously claims that paranormal phenomena, such as psychic abilities and mythical creatures, might be real, but demonstrates how such phenomena would extend beyond the laws of nature. It rejects a sharp boundary between science and religion, while explaining how to negotiate their real differences. Denials of science cause no end of trouble, but so too does placing blind trust in science. As Weirdness! reminds readers, science should not be seen as a mechanism that takes in data and spits out truth. While science and reason are crucial in uncertain times, it concludes, we must not adopt an unrealistically heroic picture of science and turn rationality into yet another empty slogan.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Taner Edis is a professor of physics at Truman State University. His primary research has been in the history and philosophy of science, addressing questions raised by popular beliefs in fake science and the paranormal. Accordingly, the sign on his office door reads, "Taner Edis, Physics and Weirdness." He has authored and co-edited many books, including Why Intelligent Design Fails and The Ghost in the Universe. He lives in Kirksville, Missouri.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Pitchstone Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2021
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1634312112
• ISBN 13: 9781634312110
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 232
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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