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Some fundamental problems in the logic of scientific discovery
pp. 89-112
Résumé
A scientist, whether theorist or experimenter, puts forward statements, or systems of statements, and tests them step by step. In the field of the empirical sciences, more particularly, he constructs hypotheses, or systems of theories, and tests them against experience by observation and experiment.
Détails de la publication
Publié dans:
Harding Sandra (1976) Can theories be refuted?: essays on the Duhem-Quine thesis. Dordrecht, Springer.
Pages: 89-112
DOI: 10.1007/978-94-010-1863-0_5
Citation complète:
Popper Karl, 1976, Some fundamental problems in the logic of scientific discovery. In S. Harding (ed.) Can theories be refuted? (89-112). Dordrecht, Springer.