Fads and Fallacies in the Name of Science
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Fads and Fallacies in the Name of Science is a classic skeptical book by Martin Gardner that critically examines pseudoscience, fringe theories, and popular scientific misconceptions.
All labels observed (1)
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| Fads and Fallacies in the Name of Science canonical | 5 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Fads and Fallacies in the Name of Science Context triple: [Martin Gardner, notableWork, Fads and Fallacies in the Name of Science]
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A.
The Demon-Haunted World
The Demon-Haunted World is a popular science book by Carl Sagan that champions critical thinking and the scientific method as antidotes to superstition and pseudoscience.
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B.
Reflections on the Romance of Science
Reflections on the Romance of Science is a collection of essays by Carl Sagan that explores the history, philosophy, and wonder of scientific discovery.
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C.
The Scientist as Rebel (book)
The Scientist as Rebel is a collection of essays by physicist and mathematician Freeman Dyson that explores science, religion, ethics, and the role of dissent in scientific progress.
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D.
The Art and Politics of Science
The Art and Politics of Science is a memoir by Nobel Prize–winning scientist Harold Varmus that reflects on his life in research and his influential roles in science policy and leadership.
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E.
Skeptical Inquirer
Skeptical Inquirer is a magazine devoted to promoting scientific skepticism and critical examination of paranormal and pseudoscientific claims.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Fads and Fallacies in the Name of Science Target entity description: Fads and Fallacies in the Name of Science is a classic skeptical book by Martin Gardner that critically examines pseudoscience, fringe theories, and popular scientific misconceptions.
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A.
The Demon-Haunted World
The Demon-Haunted World is a popular science book by Carl Sagan that champions critical thinking and the scientific method as antidotes to superstition and pseudoscience.
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B.
Reflections on the Romance of Science
Reflections on the Romance of Science is a collection of essays by Carl Sagan that explores the history, philosophy, and wonder of scientific discovery.
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C.
The Scientist as Rebel (book)
The Scientist as Rebel is a collection of essays by physicist and mathematician Freeman Dyson that explores science, religion, ethics, and the role of dissent in scientific progress.
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D.
The Art and Politics of Science
The Art and Politics of Science is a memoir by Nobel Prize–winning scientist Harold Varmus that reflects on his life in research and his influential roles in science policy and leadership.
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E.
Skeptical Inquirer
Skeptical Inquirer is a magazine devoted to promoting scientific skepticism and critical examination of paranormal and pseudoscientific claims.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
book
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non-fiction book ⓘ skeptical literature ⓘ |
| aimsTo |
promote critical evaluation of extraordinary claims
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teach readers how to distinguish science from pseudoscience ⓘ |
| author | Martin Gardner ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States
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linked to:
United States of America
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| criticizes |
Atlantis theories
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Dianetics ⓘ
linked to:
Scientology
Immanuel Velikovsky ⓘ L. Ron Hubbard ⓘ UFO pseudoscience ⓘ Wilhelm Reich ⓘ crank mathematics ⓘ flat Earth theories ⓘ fringe nutrition theories ⓘ numerology ⓘ perpetual motion machines ⓘ pyramidology ⓘ |
| describes |
common fallacies used in pseudoscientific arguments
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psychological traits of scientific cranks ⓘ |
| genre |
popular science
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pseudoscience criticism ⓘ science ⓘ skepticism ⓘ |
| hasEdition |
Dover edition
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linked to:
Dover Publications reprint
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| hasPart |
Part I: Popular Science
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Part II: Cult Science ⓘ |
| hasReputation |
classic of skeptical literature
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influential work in popular science writing ⓘ |
| influenced |
Committee for Skeptical Inquiry
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modern skeptical movement ⓘ |
| influencedBy | scientific method ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| notableFor |
critical examination of pseudoscientific claims
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historical survey of fringe scientific movements ⓘ |
| originalTitle | In the Name of Science ⓘ |
| publicationYear | 1952 ⓘ |
| publisher | Dover Publications ⓘ |
| structure | two parts ⓘ |
| subject |
critical thinking
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fringe science ⓘ pseudoscience ⓘ scientific method ⓘ scientific misconceptions ⓘ scientific skepticism ⓘ |
| timePeriodCovered |
early 20th century
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late 19th century ⓘ mid 20th century ⓘ |
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