Scientific skepticism

Scientific skepticism or rational skepticism (UK spelling, scepticism) sometimes referred to as skeptical inquiry, is a scientific, or practical, epistemological position (or paradigm) in which one questions the veracity of claims unless they can be scientifically verified. In practice, a scientific skeptic generally focuses on debunking theories which they believe to be far beyond the mainstream of science, as opposed to a professional scientist, who focuses on extending scientific knowledge.

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Epistemological - Paradigm - Scientist

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This article does not deal with philosophical skepticism, which questions our right to claim knowledge of many or all of our everyday beliefs.

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