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Which Philosopher argues for a success criterion in evaluating scientific theory?
 
  A. Larry Laudan
  B. P.D. Magnus
 
  C. Irving Copi
  D. Phillip Kitcher
 
  E. Paul Feyerabend

Question 2

For Popper, science can be distinguished from pseudo-science:
 
  A. only by recognized practitioners of science.
  B. because the former is falsifiable.
 
  C. because the latter has been proven false.
  D. because all swans are white.
 
  E. because the former fails to make predictions.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 14, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: D

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B


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