How to Think About Weird Things: Critical Thinking for a New Age

Teaches readers how to tell good science from bad science. Covers an enormous range of bogus sciences & extraordinary claims. Stresses principles that help you critically evaluate outlandish claims -- & tells you why these principles are so important. Includes: explanations of 34 principles of knowledge, reasoning, & evidence that you can use to enhance your problem solving skills & sharpen your judgment; discussions of over 50 paranormal, supernatural, or mysterious phenomena; details of a step-by-step procedure for evaluating any extraordinary claim; & a detailed discussion of the characteristics, methodology, & limitations of science. Illustrated.Schick, Theodore, Jr. is the author of 'How to Think About Weird Things: Critical Thinking for a New Age', published 1995 under ISBN 9780788192173 and ISBN 0788192175.