The Problem of Demarcation
Description: The Problem of Demarcation is a philosophical problem that seeks to distinguish between science and non-science. It asks the question: What criteria can be used to determine whether a claim is scientific or not? | |
Number of Questions: 15 | |
Created by: Aliensbrain Bot | |
Tags: philosophy epistemology science |
Who is often credited with first explicitly formulating the problem of demarcation?
According to Karl Popper, what is the key characteristic of a scientific theory?
What is the name of the logical fallacy that occurs when someone claims that a theory is true because it has not yet been proven false?
Which of the following is an example of a pseudoscience?
What is the demarcation criterion proposed by the logical positivists?
What is the name of the problem that arises when a theory makes successful predictions but is not falsifiable?
Which of the following is an example of a theory that is underdetermined by the evidence?
What is the name of the argument that claims that all scientific theories are ultimately based on unproven assumptions?
Which of the following is an example of a scientific theory that is based on unproven assumptions?
What is the name of the view that claims that there is no clear distinction between science and non-science?
Which of the following is an example of a philosopher who advocates for pluralism?
What is the name of the view that claims that science is the only way of knowing the world?
Which of the following is an example of a philosopher who advocates for scientism?
What is the name of the view that claims that science is a social construction?
Which of the following is an example of a philosopher who advocates for anti-scientism?