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Everyone has heard of the term "pseudoscience", typically used to describe something that looks like science, but is somehow false, misleading, or unproven. Many would be able to agree on a list of things that fall under its umbrella - astrology, phrenology, UFOlogy, creationism, and eugenics might come to mind. But defining what makes these fields "pseudo" is a far more complex issue. It has proved impossible to come up with a simple criterion that enables us to differentiate pseudoscience from genuine science. Given the virulence of contemporary disputes over the denial of climate change and anti-vaccination movements - both of which display allegations of "pseudoscience" on all sides - there is a clear need to better understand issues of scientific demarcation. 'On the Fringe' explores the philosophical and historical attempts to address this problem of demarcation. This book argues that by understanding doctrines that are often seen as antithetical to science, we can learn a great deal about how science operated in the past and does today. This exploration raises several questions : How does a doctrine become demonized as pseudoscientific ? Who has the authority to make these pronouncements ? How is the status of science shaped by political or cultural contexts ? How does pseudoscience differ from scientific fraud ? Michael D. Gordin both answers these questions and guides readers along a bewildering array of marginalized doctrines, looking at parapsychology (ESP), Lysenkoism, scientific racism, and alchemy, among others, to better understand the struggle to define what science is and is not, and how the controversies have shifted over the centuries. 'On the Fringe' provides a historical tour through many of these fringe fields in order to provide tools to think deeply about scientific controversies both in the past and in our present.

Pseudoscience --- Parasciences --- History. --- Histoire. --- Histoire

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Occultisme --- Irrationalisme (Philosophie) --- Sciences --- la pensée scientifique --- l'imaginaire --- parasciences --- médias --- superstition --- Colloque de la Villette

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Penned by seasoned microbiologists Ferric C. Fang and Arturo Casadevall, this book offers a comprehensive analysis of the scientific enterprise through various lenses, including historical, philosophical, and personal. From their unique vantage points as researchers, clinicians, and educators, Fang and Casadevall dissect the intricate mechanisms of science, shedding light on its strengths and weaknesses. Through engaging historical anecdotes, personal narratives, and insightful academic studies, they present a candid evaluation of science's performance, including a thought-provoking examination of its role during the COVID-19 pandemic. A must-read for anyone curious about the present predicaments and future potential of science, Thinking about Science: Good Science, Bad Science, and How to Make It Better is more than just a book; it's a roadmap to understanding and improving the scientific endeavor for the benefit of society at large.

Science --- Science --- Science --- Pseudoscience. --- Philosophie des sciences. --- Sciences et société. --- Sociologie des sciences. --- Parasciences. --- Controverses scientifiques. --- Social aspects. --- Methodology. --- Philosophy.

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Archaeology --- Authenticity (Philosophy) --- Forgery. --- Pseudoscience. --- Archaeology --- Archéologie --- Authenticité (Philosophie) --- Faux --- Parasciences --- Archéologie --- Moral and ethical aspects. --- Philosophy. --- Aspects éthiques et moraux --- Philosophie

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Savez-vous ce qu'est la Zététique ? L'art du doute nourri par la méthode scientifique. Le refus de toute affirmation dogmatique, mais aussi une autodéfense contre les idées reçues, les fausses évidences, les illusions sensorielles, les raisonnements erronés... tous ces pièges que nous tend notre cerveau. L'intelligence n'immunise pas contre l'erreur. Quand nos neurones sont biaisés nous n'avons aucun moyen objectif de le savoir. Alors il faut apprendre à douter. Une méthode mise en scène avec humour dans des dialogues entre la marionnette Mendax, incarnation de notre cerveau avide de réponses simples et définitives, et Vled Tapas, professeur d'esprit critique. Un livre de salubrité critique !

Science --- Judgment --- Sciences --- Scepticisme. --- Vérité. --- Parasciences --- Parapsychologie et sciences. --- Manipulation (psychologie) --- Infox. --- Esprit critique. --- Méthodologie. --- Philosophy --- Methodology --- Philosophie. --- Études de cas. --- Critical thinking. --- Pseudoscience. --- Fake news. --- Truth. --- Errors, Scientific. --- Skepticism. --- Manipulative behavior. --- Parasciences. --- Vérité. --- Erreurs scientifiques. --- Methodology. --- Méthodologie.