It's all in Your Approach Flashcards
1
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What does PhD mean?
A
Philosophy Doctorate
2
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Define induction
A
The process of making a general law or principle from observation of particular instances.
3
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What was Popper’s basic argument?
A
Theories can only be falsified not proven.
4
Q
Why is the Greek word ‘logos’ significant in reflecting on theories”?
A
It shows that different disciplines ‘say’ different things about the same reality.
5
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What is the problem with induction?
A
Ultimately, we cannot know about the nature of causation
6
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Define deduction
A
The inference of particular instances from a general law.
