Different Roles for Multiple Perspectives and Rigorous Testing in Scientific Theories and Models: Towards More Open, Context-Appropriate Verificationism
A form of context-appropriate verificationism is proposed that distinguishes between scientific theories as evolving systems of ideas and operationally-specified, testable formal-empirical models. Theories undergo three stages (modes): a formative, exploratory, heuristic phase of theory conception,...
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| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-05-01
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| Series: | Philosophies |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2409-9287/7/3/54 |