{"title":"Gershon Ben-Shakhar","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGershon Ben-Shakhar\u003c\/strong\u003e explores the boundaries between rigorous science and misleading pseudo-science, inviting readers to challenge assumptions and refine their critical thinking skills. His works delve into the psychological mechanisms behind belief formation and the importance of evidence-based reasoning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBlending philosophy and psychology, Ben-Shakhar’s books offer insightful analysis on discerning truth from nonsense, making them essential for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of the human mind and the principles of scientific inquiry.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"science-pseudo-science-non-sense-and-critical-thinking-by-gershon-ben-shakhar-9781138300767","title":"Science, Pseudo-science, Non-sense, and Critical Thinking","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eScience, Pseudo-science, Non-sense, and Critical Thinking\u003c\/em\u003e shines an unforgiving light on popular and lucrative ‘miraculous’ practices that promise to offer answers during times of trouble. Throughout the book, the authors unfold the fallacies underlying these practices, as well as consumers’ need and desire to believe in them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAdopting a scientific approach, the book critically evaluates research into cold-reading practices, such as those that claim to communicate with the afterlife or possess supernatural powers. It then considers a range of pseudo-sciences, including graphology and polygraph interrogation, exposing the pretensions of these practices in a clear and logical fashion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book seeks to encourage critical thinking throughout, asking whether there is any scientific evidence to support these practitioners’ abilities to supply us with reliable answers, and discussing the various factors that comprise the psychological mechanism of belief.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWritten in a fluent and accessible style, \u003cem\u003eScience, Pseudo-science, Non-sense, and Critical Thinking\u003c\/em\u003e is aimed at interested professionals and the public at large.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47607545790700,"sku":"9781138300767","price":306.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781138300767-science-pseudo-science-non-sense-and-critical-thinking.jpg?v=1778170768"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/gershon-ben-shakhar.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}