According to Popper, confirmations to a theory should only count if they are a

result of a _______ ___________ .



Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


Risky prediction

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Bacon’s account of scientific method has been criticized for neglecting

a. the role of inductive reasoning. b. the problems with Aristotle’s deductive method. c. the role of theories in science. d. the importance of collecting facts.

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For Hindus and Buddhists, __________ signifies the moral weight of one's action

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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According to published statistics, each year in the United States nearly 100,000 workers are killed on the job

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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What is the lesson of Thomas Hill’s story of a deferential wife?

a. The wife is the prefect moral person. b. The wife should become more assertive and go out to work. c. The wife exemplifies low-self-esteem. d. The wife should become a religious believer.

Philosophy & Belief