PHIL 1400 Study Guide - Spring 2019, Comprehensive Midterm Notes - Logic, Verificationism, Test Act
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Philosophy of science as a study of scientific success (specifically, its predictive, exploratory, and technological aspects) The scientific method as more rational and objective than other methods. Science as a cultural value led to its privileged status (also applies inversely) A rational defense is not the same as an explanation (necessity of argument) An argument (in the philosophical/rational/logical sense) differs from a disagreement or a discussion in that the later are not always reasoned. Arguments act as a proverbial tug of war (ie. burden of proof) Value of ability to disagree without denying the other side"s points. Scientific knowledge is based solely on empirical evidence and sensory experiences (observations) Ethical theory is not necessarily theological based (ie. one does not have to believe in a greater deity to act ethically) Socratic method of careful reasoning as a means of evolving rational thought (ie. newton"s principia as an empirical work developed by rational means)
