Science, Myth or Magic?: A Struggle for Existence - Brossura

Barnett, S. Anthony

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ISBN 10: 1865081221 ISBN 13: 9781865081229

Casa editrice: Allen & Unwin, 2000

Riassunto

This work attempts to define what is "science" and, more importantly, what is not science. Tony Barnett faces superstition, magic and charlatanry, political platforms masquerading as scientifically-based programmes and pseudobiology, and gives rational responses to them based on authentic science. He shows how scientific methods can be applied to specific everyday problems and scientifically scrutinizes a number of popular but erroneous beliefs, from the repellent to the absurd. Barnett gives a down-to-earth but optimistic account of what scientists do: their struggles; the limitations of science; what makes science distinctive as a practice; the contrasting roles of logic and intuition; and the moral implications. Throughout, he aims to avoid vague generalizations and emphasize practical implications, pointing to ways in which science can serve both truth and humanity.

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Book by Barnett S Anthony

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Allen & Unwin
• Data di pubblicazione: 2000
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 1865081221
• ISBN 13: 9781865081229
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 224
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: non disponibile