From creationism to economics: How far should analyses of pseudoscience extend?

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  • Taner Edis Truman State University (USA).

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7203/metode.8.10001

Keywords:

pseudoscience, institutions, creationism, parapsychology, economics

Abstract

Both the scientific and philosophical problems with classic pseudosciences such as astrology and creationism are well known, leading to institutions that are not structured to promote cognitive advancement. A focus on institutions, however, also encourages recognition of gray areas, such as parapsychology, which combines scientifically dubious claims with institutions that are comparable to most social sciences in their structure. Furthermore, institutional approaches to pseudoscience also raise questions about some academically mainstream fields such as economics. In such cases, pseudoscientific aspects of practice are harder to identify, highlighting the need to place analyses of pseudoscience in a wider context of institutional pathologies.

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Author Biography

Taner Edis, Truman State University (USA).

Professor at Department of Physics of Truman State University at Kirksville (USA). While teaching physics, Edis has had a long-standing interest in the history and philosophy of science. He has written numerous articles and books addressing questions concerning pseudoscience, anti-evolutionary movements, and science and religion, particularly in an Islamic context. His latest book is Islam evolving: Radicalism, reformation, and the uneasy relationship with secular West .

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Published

2018-06-05

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Edis, T. (2018). From creationism to economics: How far should analyses of pseudoscience extend?. Metode Science Studies Journal, (8), 141–147. https://doi.org/10.7203/metode.8.10001
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Making science: A multitude of perspectives (2018)

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The scam of pseudoscience

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