Scientific knowledge and science education in the process of modern education
- G.V. Plekhanov Saint Petersburg Mining Institute
Abstract
The state of devastation, the collapse of former ideals and the lack of new ones have brought Russia to the point where many people began to believe only in miracles. One of such "miracles" appeared in the form of pseudoscience, which today is a well-organized network of professional falsifiers. Another serious problem threatening reason and science both in Russia and in many other civilized countries is the revival of paranormal beliefs - archaic superstitions and notions of magical consciousness of ancient ages. Astrologers and psychics? Occultists and shamans, magicians and sorcerers promoting mysticism, magic, divination and prophecy have widely penetrated the market of services, especially in the field of medicine, psychology and education.
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