Religion and Philosophy

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Newton's derivation of the laws of planetary and terrestrial motion from a single set of axioms was ... Started by viki	1 Replies 77 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by nixon_s
In an experiment: A. two competing hypotheses are tested to see which is better. B. some ... Started by Charlie	1 Replies 82 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by iceage
If you were a scientist planning a research project, Kuhn's theory would tell you that you should: ... Started by asmith134	1 Replies 87 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by alvinum
Kuhn's view is that: A. scientific views only appear to change. B. scientific development ... Started by cherise1989	3 Replies 170 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by Carliemb17
Which of the following would Kuhn say was a paradigm? A. Hypnosis B. Isaac Newton C. ... Started by jasdeep_brar	1 Replies 103 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by macybarnes
Kuhn says a paradigm succeeds when: A. it is proven right. B. it attracts enough important ... Started by beccaep	1 Replies 84 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by phuda
An important characteristic of a paradigm is that is: A. it must be original enough to attract ... Started by KimWrice	1 Replies 123 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by wtf444
The discovery of a counter-instance to a paradigm: A. falsifies the paradigm. B. will cause the ... Started by jace	1 Replies 109 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by Li Jun
The period of time between a scientist's rejection of one paradigm and his acceptance of another: ... Started by anjilletteb	1 Replies 62 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by Andromeda18
According to Kuhn, a scientific theory is rejected: A. when a falsifying observation is ... Started by Jramos095	1 Replies 83 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by chevyboi1976
According to Popper, all observation is: A. theory neutral. B. theory laden. C. ... Started by dakota nelson	1 Replies 73 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by SomethingSomething
Kuhn says that paradigm change: A. is an irrational process. B. consists of a struggle ... Started by cagreen833	3 Replies 115 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by tsternbergh47
Which Philosopher argues for a success criterion in evaluating scientific theory? A. Larry Laudan ... Started by 2125004343	1 Replies 100 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by SVictor
Ken Ham denies that evolution is a fact because: A. it is not observable. B. there is contrary ... Started by Mollykgkg	1 Replies 68 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by iman
Richard Dawkins argues that evolution is a fact because: A. it is consistent with the Bible. B ... Started by cartlidgeashley	1 Replies 84 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by mammy1697
The four most influential modern thinkers were all scientists. Indicate whether the statement is ... Started by dakota nelson	1 Replies 62 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by Ahnyah
Bacon thought he could state, once and for all, how scientific investigations should be carried out. ... Started by tsand2	1 Replies 83 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by recede
Bacon took an essentially rationalist approach to scientific inquiry Indicate whether the ... Started by jCorn1234	1 Replies 79 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by owenfalvey
According to Bacon, the first step in a scientific investigation is to carefully define the true ... Started by xroflmao	1 Replies 63 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by T4T
Bacon thought mathematical truths and truths of nature must be discovered in fundamentally different ... Started by B	3 Replies 111 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by perkiness
Bacon says a muster of instances must be made in the manner of a history. Indicate whether the ... Started by imanialler	1 Replies 79 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by jgranad15
Bacon and Kuhn agree that scientific observations must be theory-neutral. Indicate whether the ... Started by kellyjaisingh	1 Replies 118 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by qytan
A theory-neutral observation would never need to be thrown out by later scientists Indicate ... Started by newyorker26	1 Replies 58 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by joewallace
The word experiment comes from a Latin term meaning to try. Indicate whether the statement is ... Started by Wadzanai	1 Replies 85 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by elyse44
Kuhn's views were intended only to describe science in the 20th century Indicate whether the ... Started by abern	1 Replies 61 Views	Jul 14, 2018 by 14vl19