For the falsificationist, appealing to empirical evidence in support of scientific theories
A) is insufficient to establish the rationality of science.
B) interferes with the search for interesting truths.
C) requires unattainable standards of verification.
D) confirms the probable truth of those theories.
A
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Logical behaviorism claims that mental states are
A. behavioral propositions. B. behavioral dispositions. C. behavioral acquisitions. D. behavioral subdivisions.
Identify the sample OR population of the following inductive generalization. You may assume that the premises in each of the arguments are true. In a survey of 10,000 members of the U.S. Navy, two-thirds of those interviewed expressed a moderate fear of flying. So, it's probably the case that about twothirds of all military servicemen have a modest fear of flying. What is the sample?
a. About 2/3rds of the 10,000 members of the U.S. Navy interviewed about fearof flying b. 10,000 members of the U.S. Navy interviewed about fear of flying c. All military servicemen
The more support the premise of an inductive argument provides for the conclusion, the stronger the argument.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Who referred to a "moral thermometer"?
a. Kant b. Mill c. Taylor d. Bentham