The Need for Critical Thinking and the Scientific Method
Nonfiction, Science & Nature, Science, Chemistry, General Chemistry, Social & Cultural Studies, Political Science, Government, Public Affairs & Administration, Technology, Engineering
| Author: | Finlay MacRitchie | ISBN: | 9781351255851 |
| Publisher: | CRC Press | Publication: | May 15, 2018 |
| Imprint: | CRC Press | Language: | English |
| Author: | Finlay MacRitchie |
| ISBN: | 9781351255851 |
| Publisher: | CRC Press |
| Publication: | May 15, 2018 |
| Imprint: | CRC Press |
| Language: | English |
The book exposes many of the misunderstandings about the scientific method and its application to critical thinking. It argues for a better understanding of the scientific method and for nurturing critical thinking in the community. This knowledge helps the reader to analyze issues more objectively, and warns about the dangers of bias and propaganda. The principles are illustrated by considering several issues that are currently being debated. These include anthropogenic global warming (often loosely referred to as climate change), dangers to preservation of the Great Barrier Reef, and the expansion of the gluten-free food market and genetic engineering.
The book exposes many of the misunderstandings about the scientific method and its application to critical thinking. It argues for a better understanding of the scientific method and for nurturing critical thinking in the community. This knowledge helps the reader to analyze issues more objectively, and warns about the dangers of bias and propaganda. The principles are illustrated by considering several issues that are currently being debated. These include anthropogenic global warming (often loosely referred to as climate change), dangers to preservation of the Great Barrier Reef, and the expansion of the gluten-free food market and genetic engineering.
