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Skepticism 101: How to Think like a Scientist

Von: Michael Shermer, The Great Courses
Gesprochen von: Michael Shermer
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Despite our best efforts, we're all vulnerable to believing things without using logic or having proper evidence—and it doesn't matter how educated or well read we are.

But there is a method for avoiding such pitfalls of human nature, and it's called skepticism. By using rational inquiry and seeing subjects from a scientific perspective, we can approach even the most sensitive claims with clear eyes to ultimately arrive at the truth.

During 18 lectures that will surprise, challenge, and entertain you, you will learn how to think, not just what to think—and you'll come to understand why extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence.

You'll discover how skepticism can help differentiate between real science and pseudoscience, as well as between "scientific" history and pseudohistory—distinctions that have serious educational and political implications.

Fascinating case studies illustrate how you can apply the methods of skepticism to detect specious claims and faulty logic in any scenario you encounter such as:

  • The methodology employed by Holocaust deniers
  • Arguments made by proponents of creationism
  • The biology of near-death experiences and the sensed-presence effect
  • Psychic abilities and other "paranormal" phenomena.

As you learn how our brains work to form beliefs, you'll examine the classic fallacies of thought that lead us to experience mistakes in thinking and to form bad arguments in favor of our beliefs.

Is there a God? Is there life after death? Is there a basis for morality without God? Skepticism 101 doesn't shy away from controversial questions, nor does it give final answers. What it offers are methods and hard evidence for rationally evaluating various claims and positions, and an opportunity to understand why you believe what you believe.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio.

©2013 The Teaching Company, LLC (P)2013 The Great Courses
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Excellent choice of topics and presentation

The lecturer manages to keep the entire course very lively and highly interesting by using the right mixture of theory and examples. The scientific discoveries he weaves into his exposition are up-to-date, he regularly cites the scientific works he uses for each topic.

Many people may be put off by his conclusions. This seems to be inevitable and is for sure something he himself expects to happen, as he deliberately argues against the beliefs held by a vast majority of people.

His teaching style is excellent, the voice and presentation style make always for a very enjoyable listening experience.

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Very nice lectures on scepticism, but content less

Very nice lectures, the professor is good and speaks real well.
The content is varied, but remains too generalised to known topics and areas of conflict such as religion, bias...
For a university lecture, one should get more in depth research, such as that provided in academia.
For starts, not bad.

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