Pseudoscience and Deception

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Pseudoscience and Deception

The Smoke and Mirrors of Paranormal Claims

Social, group or collective psychology Cognition and cognitive psychology Fortune-telling and divination Spirit guides, angels and channelling Unexplained phenomena / the paranormal UFOs and extraterrestrial beings

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Language: English

Published by: University Press of America

Published on: 24 December 2013

Format: LCP-protected ePub

Size: 180 pages

ISBN: 9780761862932


Pseudoscience and Deception

Pseudoscience and Deception is a compilation of some of the most eye-opening skeptical articles pertaining to extraordinary claims and pseudoscience. The articles explore paranormal, extraordinary, or fringe-science claims and reveal logical explanations or outline the deceptive tactics involved in convincing the vulnerable. Topics include claims of astrology, psychic ability, alternative medicine, after-death communication, psychotherapy, and pseudoscience. The contributors to this book are among the most accomplished critical thinkers, scientists, and educators in the world and tackle their respective topics from a rational, logical, and skeptical perspective. Most students are seldom excited to study “critical thinking”—with the exception of allegedly paranormal phenomena as the subject matter. Educators must seize this golden opportunity to witness and experience students’ genuine engagement in studying critical thinking.

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