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| Demarcation criterion: The demarcation criterion in philosophy of science is a proposed standard for distinguishing between science and non-science. One demarcation criterion is falsifiability, proposed by Karl Popper. This criterion states that a theory is scientific if and only if it is possible to logically deduce observational consequences from it that would falsify it if they were not observed. See also Observation, Theories, Falsification, Confirmation._____________Annotation: The above characterizations of concepts are neither definitions nor exhausting presentations of problems related to them. Instead, they are intended to give a short introduction to the contributions below. – Lexicon of Arguments. | |||
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Gerhard Schurz on Demarcation Criterion - Dictionary of Arguments
I 14/15 Demarcation criterion/Schurz: in relation to metaphysics. Problem: principles that have no empirical consequences when considered in isolation may have new empirical consequences when considered together with other theoretical propositions. >Metaphysics, >Principles, >Method, >Theoretical terms, >Theory language, >Ontology, >Additional hypotheses._____________Explanation of symbols: Roman numerals indicate the source, arabic numerals indicate the page number. The corresponding books are indicated on the right hand side. ((s)…): Comment by the sender of the contribution. Translations: Dictionary of Arguments The note [Concept/Author], [Author1]Vs[Author2] or [Author]Vs[term] resp. "problem:"/"solution:", "old:"/"new:" and "thesis:" is an addition from the Dictionary of Arguments. If a German edition is specified, the page numbers refer to this edition. |
Schu I G. Schurz Einführung in die Wissenschaftstheorie Darmstadt 2006 |
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