ISBN:
9781350007277
,
9781350007284
Language:
English
Pages:
xvi, 202 Seiten
,
Illustrationen
,
22 cm
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als Dicken, Paul, 1980 - Getting science wrong
DDC:
500
Keywords:
Science History
;
Science Philosophy
;
History
;
Science Political aspects
;
Religion and science
;
Science History
;
Science Philosophy
;
History
;
Science Political aspects
;
Religion and science
;
Science
;
Wissenschaftsphilosophie
;
Ideengeschichte
Abstract:
Discusses some of the most popular misconceptions about science, and their continuing role in the public imagination. Drawing upon the history and philosophy of science it challenges widespread assumptions and misunderstandings, from creationism and climate change to the use of statistics and computer modeling. The result is an engaging introduction to contentious issues in the philosophy of science and a new way of looking at the role of science in society
Abstract:
Introduction -- Learning from our mistakes -- A matter of trial and error -- Images of science -- 88.6 percent of all statistics are made up -- Living in different worlds -- The bankruptcy of science -- Deus ex machina -- Epilogue -- Dramatis personae
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