Notes on Hume & Poppers different philosophies.
Title: Notes on Hume & Poppers different philosophies.
Category: /Social Sciences/Philosophy
Details: Words: 768 | Pages: 3 (approximately 235 words/page)
Notes on Hume & Poppers different philosophies.
Category: /Social Sciences/Philosophy
Details: Words: 768 | Pages: 3 (approximately 235 words/page)
HUME NOTES
The Argument From Miracles
-?There must always be a presumption against the occurrence of a miracle?.. The evidence for a miracle will always be weaker than the evidence for some other hypothesis; why? Lot of evidence in support of the laws of nature (gravity).. That there is much less or no evidence that states it?s a miracle (something going against nature or man-kinds natural abilities).
-Additional argument: ?People tell lies &
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According to Popperian terms therefore, this theory is not scientifically acceptable. However, it explains such a wide range of data that scientists would never give up the idea. Even if somebody did prove the theory wrong, could the theory be dropped and forgotten about?
-Popper therefore implies with his philosophies that when a scientist proves one of his ideas wrong on two accounts, the idea is no longer valid and is to be considered void.