Nonsense on Stilts: How to Tell Science from Bunk
Massimo Pigliucci examines the boundary between genuine science and pseudoscience, showing why careful reasoning and attention to evidence matter. Nonsense on Stilts provides an accessible framework for assessing scientific claims and recognizing the misleading arguments that can make unsupported ideas appear credible.
About This Book
Nonsense on Stilts explores the difference between sound science and claims that only resemble science.
Massimo Pigliucci focuses on the ways evidence, reasoning, and scientific standards can help readers evaluate competing assertions.
The book offers a thoughtful examination of scientific credibility and the challenges of recognizing bunk in public discussion.
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