The Great Paradox Of Science by Mano Singham, Hardcover | Indigo Chapters

Science has revolutionized our lives and continues to show inexorable progress. It may seem obvious that this must be because its theories are steadily getting better and approaching the truth about the world. After all, what could science be progressing toward, if not the truth? Butscholarship in the history, philosophy, and sociology of science offers little support for such a sanguine view. Those opposed to specific conclusions of the scientific community - nonbelievers in vaccinations, climate change, and evolution for example - have been able to use a superficial understanding of the nature of science to sow doubt about the scientific consensus in those areas, leaving the generalpublic confused as to whom to trust, with damaging effects for the health of individuals and the planet. In The Great Paradox of Science, Mano Singham argues that to better counter such anti-science efforts requires us to understand the nature of science knowledge at a much deeper level and dispel many myths and misconceptions. It is the use of scientific logic, the characteristics of which areelaborated on in the book, that enables the scientific community to arrive at reliable consensus judgments in which the public can retain a high degree of confidence. This scientific logic is applicable not just in science but can be used in all areas of life. Whether they be scientists, policymakers, or members of the general public, readers will not only better understand why science works so well without invoking ideas of truth as a measure, they will also acquire the tools they need to make sound, rational decisions in every area of their lives. Scientists, policymakers, andmembers of the general public will not only better understand why science works, they will also acquire the tools they need to make sound, rational decisions in all areas of their lives. | The Great Paradox Of Science by Mano Singham, Hardcover | Indigo Chapters