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S/P/80. What is the role of observation in the foundation or justification of scientific knowledge?
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- 2006
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This paper examines the role observation plays (or is able to play) in developing a firm foundation for scientific knowledge. It discusses the ‘protocol statements’ conception put forward by supporters of logical positivism, and its attempt to provide a firm foundation for the natural sciences. There is then a detailed outline of Popper’s critique of these ideas, and further explanation as to why the role of observation is grounding science is likely to be limited at best.
KEYWORDS: role, observation, foundation, justification, scientific, knowledge,
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