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Definition:
Junk science occurs when scientists or researchers move beyond simply fooling
themselves (as with
pathological science) and create arguments or ideas which confuse and fool other
scientists, the public, and even lawmakers. What we have here are ideas which could be
true but which have little or no supporting evidence that should cause anyone to think
they are true.
Also Known As: none
Alternate Spellings: none
Common Misspellings: none
Related Resources:
Skepticism & Critical Thinking
This is the main index for issues dealing with skepticism, critical thinking, logic and arguments. The first section is Critical Thinking itself - how to think about claims and arguments you hear, how to critique arguments, and how to formulate your own arguments such that they are more likely to be sound and valid. The second section is about Skeptical Investigations - the practical application of the critical thinking skills covered in the first section. Here you will find critiques of things like astrology, alternative medicine, parapsychology, the New Age and more.
