Hopkins at Home: Disregarding Evidence
Description
Scientists tell us that people who deny climate change, COVID-19, or other inconvenient facts are irrational because they are violating a fundamental scientific principle called The Requirement of Total Evidence. In determining how reasonable it is to believe something, as well as act on it, you must take into account all the evidence available. You must not cherry-pick your evidence to suit your needs. Peter Achinstein, professor of philosophy at Johns Hopkins, challenges this principle. Tune in to consider scientific cases, a legal case, and an everyday case in which disregarding evidence is perfectly proper and the right thing to do.
Who can attend?
- General public
- Faculty
- Staff
- Students
