Refutability Revamped: How Quantum Mechanics Saves the Phenomena

Muller, F.A. (2003) Refutability Revamped: How Quantum Mechanics Saves the Phenomena.

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Abstract

On the basis of the Suppes-Sneed structural view of sientific theories, we take a fresh look at the concept of refutability, which was famously proposed by K.R. Popper in 1934 as a criterion for the demarcation of scientific theories from non-scientific ones, e.g. pseudo-scientific and metaphysical theories.

Keywords:refutability, falsifiability, Popper, demarcation
Subjects:General Issues: Structure of Theories
General Issues: Models and Idealization
Specific Sciences: Physics: Quantum Mechanics
ID Code:1368
Deposited By:Muller, F.A.
Deposited On:05 September 2003