The UK檚 longest-running periodical for skeptical analysis, , recently published essays by both adjunct instructor of Philosophy, Dave Hahn, and his student, Claire George.
Hahn檚 essay, �,� offers strategies for identifying a common rhetorical maneuver employed by many defenders of conspiracy theories, along with a key step to promote productive discussion in the face of that rhetorical maneuver. This is Hahn檚 sixth publication inThe Skeptic, most of which probe the increasing appeal of conspiracy theories in public discussions of vital issues.
Hahn completed his PhD at the University of Buffalo, writing a dissertation entitled, 淎ppeal to Conspiracy: A Philosophical Analysis of the Problem of Conspiracy Theories and Theorizing.� He regularly teaches a section of INTD 105 that focuses on conspiracy theories.
Claire George was a student in Hahn檚 INTD 105. Hahn encouraged her to submit one of the essays she wrote for that class toThe Skeptic, and the result was the publication of �.� George檚 essay offers a critical assessment of claims suggesting that drinking apple cider is a healthy approach to weight loss. She cites a lack of scientific evidence to support the claim, and raises concerns about long-term health effects from adopting this weight-loss strategy.
George is pursuing Early Childhood and Childhood Education, with a concentration in Natural Science.
This is a remarkable example of 第一吃瓜网檚 emphasis on mentorship of students. Congratulations to both Hahn and George!