--- product_id: 213756475 title: "The Scientific Attitude: Defending Science from Denial, Fraud, and Pseudoscience (Mit Press)" price: "165.57 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 11 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/213756475-the-scientific-attitude-defending-science-from-denial-fraud-and-pseudoscience store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # The Scientific Attitude: Defending Science from Denial, Fraud, and Pseudoscience (Mit Press) **Price:** 165.57 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Scientific Attitude: Defending Science from Denial, Fraud, and Pseudoscience (Mit Press) - **How much does it cost?** 165.57 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/213756475-the-scientific-attitude-defending-science-from-denial-fraud-and-pseudoscience) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description This “intelligent treatise articulates why the pursuit of scientific truths, even if inevitably flawed . . . matters” in our post-truth world ( Publishers Weekly ). What separates science from other disciplines? An attitude that respects evidence and is willing to evolve as new evidence arises. Attacks on science have become commonplace. Claims that climate change isn’t settled science, that evolution is “only a theory,” and that scientists are conspiring to keep the truth about vaccines from the public are staples of some politicians’ rhetorical repertoire. Defenders of science often point to its discoveries (penicillin! relativity!) without explaining exactly why scientific claims are superior. In this book, Lee McIntyre argues that what distinguishes science from its rivals is what he calls “the scientific attitude”—caring about evidence and being willing to change theories on the basis of new evidence. The history of science is littered with theories that were scientific but turned out to be wrong; the scientific attitude reveals why even a failed theory can help us to understand what is special about science. In this book, McIntyre explores: • Historical cases that illustrate both scientific success and failure • The transformation of medicine from a practice based on hunches to a science based on evidence • Scientific fraud and ideology-driven denialists, pseudoscientists, and “skeptics” • How social science should embrace the scientific attitude Ultimately, McIntyre says, the grounding of science in evidence offers a uniquely powerful tool in the defense of science itself. Review: Easy enough to digest for a non-philospher - Very nicely written compared to other books I have read on this topic in that it is more accessible and understandable. Philosophy of science is just difficult to communicate to us non-philosophers - it seems to be intrinsic in that it is hard to put into words the most abstract of thoughts but I think McIntyre does it as well as I have read. (A little repetitive at times because I think he is trying to say it in different ways so it clicks with different readers.) I think it's a really and truly important topic and one that needs to be addressed in earlier education than university philosophy courses. Teacher training courses for even elementary and secondary education need to be better versed with the scientific attitude and the associated issues of the demarcation problem between science and pseudoscience given our society's current anti-science trend. Having something to read that is more accessible and understandable to an average reader is critically important and I think it has been achieved in this book. Review: Science as way of knowing - Readable, well crafted treatment of “science as a way of knowing”. So-called “non-scientists” will enjoy. Less about hypothesis testing, and more about the attitude one adopts when doing science; an attitude that helps to ensure credibility of science done. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #938,851 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #2,359 in History & Philosophy of Science (Books) #5,863 in Public Affairs & Policy Politics Books #15,758 in Philosophy (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 146 Reviews | ## Images ![The Scientific Attitude: Defending Science from Denial, Fraud, and Pseudoscience (Mit Press) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/6172eRXPCdL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Easy enough to digest for a non-philospher *by S***R on May 15, 2023* Very nicely written compared to other books I have read on this topic in that it is more accessible and understandable. Philosophy of science is just difficult to communicate to us non-philosophers - it seems to be intrinsic in that it is hard to put into words the most abstract of thoughts but I think McIntyre does it as well as I have read. (A little repetitive at times because I think he is trying to say it in different ways so it clicks with different readers.) I think it's a really and truly important topic and one that needs to be addressed in earlier education than university philosophy courses. Teacher training courses for even elementary and secondary education need to be better versed with the scientific attitude and the associated issues of the demarcation problem between science and pseudoscience given our society's current anti-science trend. Having something to read that is more accessible and understandable to an average reader is critically important and I think it has been achieved in this book. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Science as way of knowing *by M***D on November 13, 2019* Readable, well crafted treatment of “science as a way of knowing”. So-called “non-scientists” will enjoy. Less about hypothesis testing, and more about the attitude one adopts when doing science; an attitude that helps to ensure credibility of science done. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An Exceptional Cotribution to Philosophy of Science and the Pursuit of Science *by R***S on July 16, 2019* Lee McIntyre writes not only with clarity, but with a precise and unrelenting logic. Carefully defining his terminology, he provides many examples for the topics of each chapter so that readers with a background in science, philosophy, or the social sciences can follow and understand his conclusions and recommendations. With the proliferation of pseudoscience and what amounts to anti-science found in many areas of popular culture, his book is important not only for professional scientists, it is also an essential read for lay people who are interested in science and what sets science apart from what attempts to be passed of as science, that is, the scientific attitude. Although it had been some 40 odd years since I had a Philosophy of Science class, I found McIntyre’s book to flow in an exciting and entertaining manner while maintaining a professional presentation. For the lay reader, there are many references to dig deeper, to reference previous chapters, to anticipate upcoming chapters. I hope this work becomes both the standard Philosophy of Science textbook and the foremost tool that lay readers of science turn to when considering the barrage of “denial, fraud and pseudoscience” that proliferates in the current socio-political climate. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Scientific Attitude: Defending Science from Denial, Fraud, and Pseudoscience (Mit Press) - On Disinformation: How to Fight for Truth and Protect Democracy - How to Talk to a Science Denier: Conversations with Flat Earthers, Climate Deniers, and Others Who Defy Reason --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/213756475-the-scientific-attitude-defending-science-from-denial-fraud-and-pseudoscience](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/213756475-the-scientific-attitude-defending-science-from-denial-fraud-and-pseudoscience) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-09-05*