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Summary: Science and Reason 101
Review: This is the book I'd recommend to someone wanting to learn about the scientific method, critical thinking, and examining claims of the paranormal. This book covers all the bases, and best of all, it's explained clearly and concisely.
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Summary: An amazing amount of useful information
Review: This slim book succeeds in presenting the basics of rational thought in a compelling and thorough manner. Highly recommended.
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Summary: An Outstanding Book on Cirtical Thinking
Review: This work fills a gap that is hard to find elsewhere. It teaches the reader how to analyze claims independently and rationally. Especially valuable and numerous examples and a full chapter(the appendix) on informal fallices. I recommend this work to a reader seeking the values of rationality, independence, and science.
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Summary: Calibrate Your B.S. Detector
Review: Time to calibrate your b.s. detector! Presents the fundamentals of critical thinking - absolutely essential no matter who you are - by tackling a wide range of popular beliefs roughly encompassed in the "New Age" movement. Whether or not you find the authors' arguments against channeling, UFOs, prophecy, etc. convincing, you will develop a host of critical thinking skills in the process of reading and thinking about the material.I periodically revisit this book to sharpen my own critical thinking skills and to read certain passages to friends whom I feel might benefit from a little common (not so common) sense injected into their lives. Read How to Think About Weird Things and Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion by Robert B. Cialdini and you will be well-prepared to defend yourself against stupid [stuff] wherever and whenever it might arise!
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