Science and Scepticism
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Science and Scepticism is a philosophical work by John W. N. Watkins that examines the rational foundations, methods, and limits of scientific inquiry in the face of skeptical challenges.
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| Science and Scepticism canonical | 1 |
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Science and Scepticism Context triple: [John W. N. Watkins, notableWork, Science and Scepticism]
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A.
Common Sense, Science and Scepticism
Common Sense, Science and Scepticism is a philosophical work by Alan Musgrave that defends scientific realism and examines the roles of common sense and critical doubt in scientific inquiry.
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B.
Fads and Fallacies in the Name of Science
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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C.
Skeptical Inquirer
Skeptical Inquirer is a magazine devoted to promoting scientific skepticism and critical examination of paranormal and pseudoscientific claims.
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D.
Skeptic: Viewing the World with a Rational Eye
"Skeptic: Viewing the World with a Rational Eye" is a book by science writer and skeptic Michael Shermer that explores critical thinking, scientific skepticism, and the debunking of pseudoscience and irrational beliefs.
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E.
Science: Good, Bad and Bogus
Science: Good, Bad and Bogus is a collection of essays by Martin Gardner critically examining pseudoscience, fringe theories, and common scientific misconceptions.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Science and Scepticism Target entity description: Science and Scepticism is a philosophical work by John W. N. Watkins that examines the rational foundations, methods, and limits of scientific inquiry in the face of skeptical challenges.
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A.
Common Sense, Science and Scepticism
Common Sense, Science and Scepticism is a philosophical work by Alan Musgrave that defends scientific realism and examines the roles of common sense and critical doubt in scientific inquiry.
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B.
Fads and Fallacies in the Name of Science
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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C.
Skeptical Inquirer
Skeptical Inquirer is a magazine devoted to promoting scientific skepticism and critical examination of paranormal and pseudoscientific claims.
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D.
Skeptic: Viewing the World with a Rational Eye
"Skeptic: Viewing the World with a Rational Eye" is a book by science writer and skeptic Michael Shermer that explores critical thinking, scientific skepticism, and the debunking of pseudoscience and irrational beliefs.
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E.
Science: Good, Bad and Bogus
Science: Good, Bad and Bogus is a collection of essays by Martin Gardner critically examining pseudoscience, fringe theories, and common scientific misconceptions.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (30)
| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
book
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philosophical work ⓘ |
| addresses | skeptical challenges to science ⓘ |
| author | John W. N. Watkins ⓘ |
| examines |
criteria for scientific rationality
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demarcation between science and non-science ⓘ justification of scientific knowledge ⓘ limits of empirical justification ⓘ problem of induction ⓘ relationship between science and skepticism ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
limits of scientific inquiry
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methods of scientific inquiry ⓘ rational foundations of science ⓘ |
| hasGenre |
non-fiction
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philosophy ⓘ philosophy of science literature ⓘ |
| intendedAudience |
philosophers of science
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scientifically literate readers interested in epistemology ⓘ students of philosophy ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainTopic |
epistemology
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philosophy of science ⓘ rationality ⓘ scientific method ⓘ skepticism ⓘ |
| philosophicalTradition | analytic philosophy ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
Karl Popper
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critical rationalism ⓘ fallibilism ⓘ scientific realism ⓘ |
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