PHILOS 8 Chapter Notes - Chapter 2.2: Cubic Foot
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Hypothetico-deductive: how direct observations meet the experience by examining the logic. Hypothesis: a statement that is intended for evaluation in terms of its consequences. Observational consequence: a statement whose truth or falsity can be established by making observations. If it is true, then it confirms the hypothesis. If it is false, then it disconfirms the hypothesis. Example: boyle"s law: at constant t, p is inversely proportional to v. (1) at constant temp, the p of a gas is inversely proportional to v (hypothesis) (2) the initial v is 1 cubic foot (initial condition) (3) initial p is 1 atm (initial condition) (4) pressure is decreased o 2 atm. (initial condition) Conclusion: the v decreases to cubic ft. (observational. From the hypothesis alone, it is impossible to deduce any observational prediction, other premises are required. Just because the conclusion is true, does not prove that its premises are true. Constructing the argument from the observational prediction to the hypothesis.
