Knowledge and Skepticism
๐ Fiction
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The New Skepticism: Inquiry and Reliable Knowledge.
โ Scribed by Paul Kurtz
- Publisher
- Prometheus Books
- Year
- 1992
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 380
- Category
- Library
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โฆ Synopsis
Kurtz argues that there are objective standards for judging truth claims in science, ethics, and philosophy. Of special interest is the application of the new skepticism to paranormal claims such as reincarnation and faith healing, and to religious beliefs, ethics and politics.
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