Critical Thinking, and Pseudoscience
Science is under attack from many quarters these days. These
books give some excellent introductions and explanations of some of the
more common misconceptions and misguided attempts.
[2/12/2006] One of the more absurd and inane ideas is that of intelligent
design as an alternative to evolution. ID has no scientific backing -
there's no actual research supporting it, there's no peer reviewed articles
[as Michael Behe one of its chief proponents admitted under oath in the
recent [2005] trial in Dover PA. ] So it's sad to see
Northwest
Great Books Institute include Behe's Darwin's Black Box as one
of its selection for their annual meeting in Bellingham WA.
 Goddess
Unmasked: The Rise of Neopagan Feminist Spirituality... Quite a
mouthful of a title, but an excellent book debunking 'Goddess
spirituality's fraudulent promises of a new age of peace and
justice. Davis "exposes the complete want of archaeological
evidence for this claim, revealing the movement's nineteenth century roots
in radical Romanticism" (from the jacket) |
 Higher
Superstition : The Academic Left.and Its Quarrels with Science.. A
thorough examination of the results of applying a confused literary
philosophy to science. Covers postmodernism, feminism, radical
environmentalism, multiculturalism and AIDS activism -- each of these
areas has tremendous strengths, but the deconstructionist approach (aka
political correctness) often leads to absurd positions. None of
these discussions can be dismissed with sound bites, and this book is
heavy going in places, but essential for anyone trying to work or think
within modern science and academia.
| | Life’s Dominion
– Ronald Dworkin - arguments on deciding the taking of life - abortion, euthanasia, capital punishment
Heisenberg's War - scientists's
responsibilities during war |
| Other links:
THE GREAT IVY LEAGUE NUDE POSTURE PHOTO SCANDAL;By RON ROSENBAUM; Published: NY Times January 15, 1995
Magic tricks & the Occult
Paradigm Shifts in Philosophy
Evolution & Evolutionary Psychology
Pacifism
Modern history
17th century astronomy / astrology
Religion
Bible Studies
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