Because the book is largely concerned with an examination of various (i)____________ often encountered in contemporary thinking, such as an exaggerated appreciation for meaningless coincidence and a credulous acceptance of pseudosciences, much of the writing has a (ii)____________ quality to it. Nevertheless, it avoids the overly earnest scolding tone common to many such endeavors. A. inadequacies B. debunking C. abstractions D. speculative E. complexities F. generalizing