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In scientific antirealism, why must unobservable concepts like electrons and genes present undeniable physical evidence?
In scientific antirealism, why must unobservable concepts like electrons and genes present undeniable physical evidence?
- To be accepted as real. (correct)
- To be considered true.
- To adhere to specific structures.
- To ensure conformity with naive realism.
What is the essence of science according to the text?
What is the essence of science according to the text?
- Everything presented is factual.
- Theories have to be tested for confirmation. (correct)
- Unobservable concepts cannot be verified.
- Only observable concepts are real.
Which epistemic view of science believes that the Universe, including unobservable concepts, is real regardless of how it is represented?
Which epistemic view of science believes that the Universe, including unobservable concepts, is real regardless of how it is represented?
- Scientific Realism (correct)
- Bayesian Confirmation Theory
- Deductive Reasoning
- Epistemological Anarchism
What does entity realism state about existence?
What does entity realism state about existence?
How does scientific antirealism view unobservable concepts in science?
How does scientific antirealism view unobservable concepts in science?
According to constructive empiricism, what does science aim to provide?
According to constructive empiricism, what does science aim to provide?
What is the primary role of scientific theories according to instrumentalism?
What is the primary role of scientific theories according to instrumentalism?
What is the key argument put forth by social constructivism regarding scientific knowledge?
What is the key argument put forth by social constructivism regarding scientific knowledge?
How can reductionism be understood in terms of scientific theories?
How can reductionism be understood in terms of scientific theories?
Why has theoretical pluralism been criticized in the context of science?
Why has theoretical pluralism been criticized in the context of science?
What is a key aspect of the controversial topic surrounding the unity or disunity of science?
What is a key aspect of the controversial topic surrounding the unity or disunity of science?
According to Karl Popper, what is the main issue with concluding something to be true even before testing it?
According to Karl Popper, what is the main issue with concluding something to be true even before testing it?
Which philosopher proposed the Bayesian Confirmation Theory that provides numerical support to hypotheses?
Which philosopher proposed the Bayesian Confirmation Theory that provides numerical support to hypotheses?
What is the main characteristic of Deductive Reasoning according to Karl Popper?
What is the main characteristic of Deductive Reasoning according to Karl Popper?
Which method emphasizes the importance of quantitative data and rigorous experimentation in determining conclusions?
Which method emphasizes the importance of quantitative data and rigorous experimentation in determining conclusions?
According to Paul Feyerabend, why does he advocate for Epistemological Anarchism?
According to Paul Feyerabend, why does he advocate for Epistemological Anarchism?
What does Karl Popper suggest happens when an experiment's outcome is falsified?
What does Karl Popper suggest happens when an experiment's outcome is falsified?
