falsification Flashcards
1
Q
falsificationism
A
tries to prove theories wrong
2
Q
logical positivism
A
- uses positive support
- uses observations to prove theories
3
Q
issues with logical positivism
A
statements not verified in isolation
-includes assumptions
4
Q
give the basis of falsification
A
a statement is true when it can be proven wrong, even though it shouldn’t be falsified
5
Q
what are Pseudoscience
A
cannot be proven wrong, David Hume is against this
