Critical thinking, science, and pseudoscience: why we can't trust our brains
Why do we need critical thinking? -- What is science? -- What is pseudoscience?[mo2] -- What is critical thinking? -- Why can't we trust our brains? -- Why can't we trust our world? -- Aliens, abductions, and UFOs -- Psychic powers & talking to the dead -- Unknown animals and cryptozoo...
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| Format: | Electronic Book |
| Language: | English |
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New York, NY
Springer Publishing Company, LLC
[2016]
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| In: | Year: 2016 |
| Further subjects: | B
Religion and science
B Social Sciences B Psychology B Thinking B Science B PSYCHOLOGY ; Cognitive Psychology B Scientific thinking B Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice B Critical Thinking B SCIENCE ; Cognitive Science B Critical thinking B Interdisciplinary research B Electronic books B Pseudoscience |
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| Summary: | Why do we need critical thinking? -- What is science? -- What is pseudoscience?[mo2] -- What is critical thinking? -- Why can't we trust our brains? -- Why can't we trust our world? -- Aliens, abductions, and UFOs -- Psychic powers & talking to the dead -- Unknown animals and cryptozoology -- Evaluating health claims in alternative medicine -- Alternative medicine for physical health -- Pseudoscience in mental health -- The relationship between science & religion -- Conclusions & recommendations |
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| Item Description: | Includes bibliographical references and index. - Print version record |
| ISBN: | 0826194265 |