Pseudo+science

Back to home>Back to Evidence Page ==What is the role of evidence in pseudo-science? Can all 'alternative' medical treatments be classified as pseudo sciences? ==

The goal of this activity is to explore to what extent we should evaluate the how knowledge claims are reached (methodology) in the natural sciences. Some call the disciplines in the below pdf to be "sciences" while others call them "pseudo" (read fake) sciences. Select one of the disciplines listed and research it for 20-30 minutes. Your goal is to extract 4-5 knowledge claims that are made in this subject and explain how the claim was made. Record your findings on a new wiki page linked below. For an interesting perspective of the importance of sound methodology in reaching knowledge claims, see Richard Dawkins __Enemies of Reason.__(link below).
 * Instructions:**



A critique of alternative medicines: Richard Dawkins: Enemies of Reason Part 1

__Links to Examples of Pseudo-Science__ __Feng Shui-Jasmine__ Chiropractic Chinese medicine-Amy, Jordynn Herbalism - Samantha, Daniel and Tristan Reiki - Chris Brady Acupuncture - Calvin Muhannad Henry Hydrotherapy - Sam F Yoga - Gerald Aditya Acupressure - Peter and Luca Art Therapy - Nisha Astrology - Judy and Eileen TCM (Supplements) - Andrew and Leo Massages // Austen and Matt

Group Discussion Quetions //Once everyone has an opportunity to share their findings (5 mins max per discipline), consider and discuss the below questions.//