Posted: September 13th, 2017

Scientific Explanations

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Using phrenology, astrology, graphology, palmistry, numerology, ESP, or another pseudoscience (check with the instructor if unsure about whether something would fit into this discussion) as an example, describe how scientific explanations are superior to both “common sense” and “belief-based” explanations. How do the methods of authority and the rational method connect to this discussion?