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Skepticism and Humanism
As we begin the third millennium there is cause for cautious optimism regarding the human prospect. Democratic revolutions and the doctrine of universal human rights have captured the imagination of large sectors of humanity, while major advances in science and technology continue to conquer disease and extend life, contributing to rising standards of living, affluence, and cultural freedom on a worldwide basis. Paradoxically, at the same time ancient authoritarian fundamentalist religions have grown in vitriolic intensity along with bizarre New Age, media-driven paranormal belief systems. Also surprising is the resurgence of primitive tribal and ethnic loyalties, unleashing wars of intolera...
Good Science, Bad Science, Pseudoscience, and Just Plain Bunk
We are constantly bombarded with breaking scientific news in the media, but we are almost never provided with enough information to assess the truth of these claims. Does drinking coffee really cause cancer? Does bisphenol-A in our tin can linings really cause reproductive damage? Good Science, Bad Science, Pseudoscience, and Just Plain Bunk teaches readers how to think like a scientist to question claims like these more critically. Peter A. Daempfle introduces readers to the basics of scientific inquiry, defining what science is and how it can be misused. Through provocative real-world examples, the book helps readers acquire the tools needed to distinguish scientific truth from myth. The book celebrates science and its role in society while building scientific literacy.
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Boys' Life
Boys' Life is the official youth magazine for the Boy Scouts of America. Published since 1911, it contains a proven mix of news, nature, sports, history, fiction, science, comics, and Scouting.
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Astrology & Islam
This brief and concise book explains the sinister truth behind astrology. Astrology is a category of divinatory techniques that have been acknowledged as pseudoscientific since the 18th century. These practices suggest that insights into human affairs and earth occurrences can be derived by examining the apparent locations of celestial objects. Topics covered: ASTROLOGY *Difference Between Astrology and Astronomy *Failures of Astrology *Scientific Perspective on Astrology *Astrology Found in Various Traditions -Chinese -Greek -Hindu -Western *Introduction of Astrology to The Muslim World *Islamic Perspective on Astrology *Scholarly Verdicts DIVINATION -Automatic Writing -Cartomancy -Clairvoyance -Cleromancy -Crystal Ball -Geomancy -Horoscope -Numerology -Ouija Board -Palmistry -Pendulum -Scrying -Tasseography SPIRITUALISM WORSHIP OF HEAVENLY BODIES
