HPS100H1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Formal Science, Fallibilism
7 Apr 2016
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From observation, (induction), all swans are white observation experiments: artificial situation. Law holds for apple and earth, water and earth . Cannot contradict the results of experiments or observations. Most propositions of empirical science e. g. physics, biology, economics. Not always certain depends on how it is justified. Never in a position to say our senses are or are not deceiving us. Can"t use a theory to explain the trustworthiness of sensation. If sensation could be trust at all times, Based on induction from current experience, where induction is based on the statement to be justified. Not a pure statement of fact, but a result of education. Based on certain theories of optics of telescope. Have to trust sensation, based on light condition. Based on theory that allows you to trust your senses. No such thing as proof in synthetic science.
