Popular Culture and the Threat to Rational Inquiry

Argues that there is a sense of mystery that lies at the core of science. Recounts some experiences that reinforce this view and points out that science does not need a "sugar coating" for students to appreciate the subject. (DDR)

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Published inScience (American Association for the Advancement of Science) Vol. 281; no. 5376; pp. 512 - 513
Main Author Hofstadter, Douglas R.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Washington American Society for the Advancement of Science 24.07.1998
American Association for the Advancement of Science
The American Association for the Advancement of Science
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Awe
Children
Childrens literature
Culture
Educational Experience
Elementary Secondary Education
Epistemology
Essays on Science and Society
Higher Education
Journalism, Scientific
Mind
Movies
Nonformal Education
Paranormal experiences
Philosophy
Popular culture
Quantum flavor
Science
Science Education
Science journalism
Scientific Principles
Scientists
Social aspects
Social conditions & trends
Student Motivation
Study and teaching
Supernaturalism
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Summary:Argues that there is a sense of mystery that lies at the core of science. Recounts some experiences that reinforce this view and points out that science does not need a "sugar coating" for students to appreciate the subject. (DDR)
Bibliography:Journal availability: American Association for the Advancement of Science, 1333 H St. NW, Washington, DC 20005.
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ISSN:0036-8075
1095-9203
DOI:10.1126/science.281.5376.512