Question

It is tempting, based on anecdotal evidence, to believe that when we die, we will be ushered into a utopian afterlife. After all, many who have had near death experiences (NDEs) have claimed to "see" friends or loved ones waiting for them. There is no scientific evidence, however, to support these claims. This reminds us of which principle of critical thinking?

Answer 1

Answer:

The need for evidence to support claims by people with Near Death Experience speaks to the 5th principle of scientific (or critical thinking) which states that:

Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence.

Explanation:

By evidence, we mean data-based facts.

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