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Should You Become a Skeptical Podiatrist?

Discussion in 'General Issues and Discussion Forum' started by Kevin Kirby, Mar 5, 2016.

  1. Craig Payne

    Craig Payne Moderator

    Articles:
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    The defn of scepticism is important.
    http://doubtfulnews.com/media-guide-to-skepticism/

    There are some very important concepts in that definition:
    Skepticism is not doubt, disbelief, or close-mindedness.
    It is not being negative about every new or controversial idea.
    Skepticism is a process of critical thinking, reason, and evidence to determine the validity of an hypothesis.
    It is a rational and an openminded process to find a conclusion that is supported by evidence.
    It is never used to justify a preconceived conclusion.
    It is never used to irrationally reject evidence based on a personal desire for only one conclusion.
     
  2. drhunt1

    drhunt1 Well-Known Member

    Bingo on #1, 2 and 3. Being a skeptic is one thing...completely disregarding a hypothesis based upon pre-conceived notions, beliefs or, perhaps, professional jealousy, is quite another...especially when that hypothesis is so easily tested by the skeptic.
     
  3. Here is the pdf file of my article.
     
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