Fads and Fallacies in the Name of Science
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Fads and Fallacies in the Name of Science is a classic skeptical book by Martin Gardner that critically examines pseudoscience, fringe theories, and popular scientific misconceptions.
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| instanceOf |
book
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non-fiction book ⓘ skeptical literature ⓘ |
| aimsTo |
promote critical evaluation of extraordinary claims
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teach readers how to distinguish science from pseudoscience ⓘ |
| author | Martin Gardner ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| criticizes |
Atlantis theories
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Scientology ⓘ
surface form:
Dianetics
Immanuel Velikovsky ⓘ L. Ron Hubbard ⓘ UFO pseudoscience ⓘ Wilhelm Reich ⓘ crank mathematics ⓘ flat Earth theories ⓘ fringe nutrition theories ⓘ numerology ⓘ perpetual motion machines ⓘ pyramidology ⓘ |
| describes |
common fallacies used in pseudoscientific arguments
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psychological traits of scientific cranks ⓘ |
| genre |
popular science
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pseudoscience criticism ⓘ science ⓘ skepticism ⓘ |
| hasEdition |
Dover Publications reprint
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surface form:
Dover edition
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| hasPart |
Part I: Popular Science
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Part II: Cult Science ⓘ |
| hasReputation |
classic of skeptical literature
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influential work in popular science writing ⓘ |
| influenced |
Committee for the Scientific Investigation of Claims of the Paranormal
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surface form:
Committee for Skeptical Inquiry
modern skeptical movement ⓘ |
| influencedBy | scientific method ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| notableFor |
critical examination of pseudoscientific claims
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historical survey of fringe scientific movements ⓘ |
| originalTitle | In the Name of Science ⓘ |
| publicationYear | 1952 ⓘ |
| publisher | Dover Publications ⓘ |
| structure | two parts ⓘ |
| subject |
critical thinking
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fringe science ⓘ pseudoscience ⓘ scientific method ⓘ scientific misconceptions ⓘ scientific skepticism ⓘ |
| timePeriodCovered |
early 20th century
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late 19th century ⓘ mid 20th century ⓘ |
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