Theme 3b

Question 1

demarcation problem

Answer 1

The demarcation problem is about finding a way to separate real science from pseudoscience.
The text explains that finding a single rule to always tell real science from fake science is very hard. Philosophers have argued about it a lot, and now many think that science is more about being practical, useful, and understanding how people agree on things. The search for strict rules has led to more flexible and practical ideas about what makes science work.

Question 1

verifiability

Answer 1

logical positivists

Question 2

falsifiability

Answer 2

Popper