Exploring the Positivist Approach
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What is the problem with using an ideal model to find general laws and principles?

  • It is impossible to formulate general principles and laws based on experiences and observations (correct)
  • It is difficult to find a starting point for the argument
  • It is challenging to study all observed phenomena of type A
  • It is uncertain whether all observed phenomena can be included in the general law
  • What is the induction problem discussed in the text?

  • The challenge of studying all roses that grow on Earth
  • The uncertainty of inferring a general principle or law from a limited set of observations (correct)
  • The difficulty of finding a limited set of observed phenomena of type A
  • The possibility of finding purple roses in the future
  • Why can't we conclude that all roses are red, even if we study all roses that grow on Earth?

  • It is impossible to study all roses that grow on Earth
  • There were purple roses in the past
  • Florists will come up with a purple flower that is a rose
  • The general law of roses being red cannot be deduced from observed phenomena (correct)
  • What do positivists believe about formulating general principles and laws?

    <p>They believe it can be done solely based on experiences and observations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How have most positivists reacted to the induction problem?

    <p>They have ignored the problem</p> Signup and view all the answers

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