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Applying Inductive and Deductive Logic to the Theory of Evolution

Posted on January 30, 2015 by Fallacy Man

In a previous post, I explained the difference between inductive logic and deductive logic and how we use both types of reasoning in science (I recommend that you read that post before continuing). In this post, I am going to … Continue reading →

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Evolution, Natural Selection, and the Theory of Evolution by Natural Selection

Posted on January 30, 2015 by Fallacy Man

It is very common for people to use the terms “evolution,” “natural selection,” and “theory of evolution” interchangeably, but, in reality, all three of these terms refer to different things and it is important to keep them straight. In this … Continue reading →

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Can Science Tell Us What Happened in the Past? Historical vs. Observational Science

Posted on January 30, 2015 by Fallacy Man

It is fairly common knowledge that science requires observations and repeatability, but at a quick glance, many fields of science seem to lack those criteria. For example, forensic science, archaeology, and paleontology all deal entirely with past events that can’t … Continue reading →

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Using Deductive and Inductive Logic in Science

Posted on January 28, 2015 by Fallacy Man

There are several different types of logic, but probably the two most common are deductive and inductive. Both of these play a vital role in science, but we use them for different purposes. Therefore, it is my intention to explain … Continue reading →

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Facts, Hypotheses, Theories, and Laws: What’s the Difference?

Posted on January 28, 2015 by Fallacy Man

Perhaps no topic in science garners more confusion among the general public than the distinction between a theory and a hypothesis. This confusion is highly regrettable, because the distinction is one of the most fundamental concepts in science, and a … Continue reading →

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