Question 1

Ken Ham denies that evolution is a fact because:

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A)  it is not observable. 
B)  there is contrary evidence. 
C)  most people do not believe it. 
D)  it is too hard to understand. 
E)  he doesn't believe in facts. 
A)  it is not observable. 
B)  there is contrary evidence. 
C)  most people do not believe it. 
D)  it is too hard to understand. 
E)  he doesn't believe in facts.

Question 2

Which Philosopher argues for a "success" criterion in evaluating scientific theory?

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A)  Larry Laudan 
B)  P.D. Magnus 
C)  Irving Copi 
D)  Phillip Kitcher 
E)  Paul Feyerabend 
A)  Larry Laudan 
B)  P.D. Magnus 
C)  Irving Copi 
D)  Phillip Kitcher 
E)  Paul Feyerabend

Question 3

The composition of Tables of Presence and Absence must be guided by a clear understanding of the form under investigation.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

According to Bacon, the proper objects of scientific investigation are characteristics of things readily apparent to the unaided senses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The period of time between a scientist's rejection of one paradigm and his acceptance of another:

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A)  is the only time theory neutral observations are possible. 
B)  is determined by the age of the scientist. 
C)  is a period of puzzle-solving. 
D)  occurs during a time of normal science. 
E)  There is no such period of time. 
A)  is the only time theory neutral observations are possible. 
B)  is determined by the age of the scientist. 
C)  is a period of puzzle-solving. 
D)  occurs during a time of normal science. 
E)  There is no such period of time.

Question 6

For Popper, science can be distinguished from pseudo-science:

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A)  only by recognized practitioners of science. 
B)  because the former is falsifiable. 
C)  because the latter has been proven false. 
D)  because all swans are white. 
E)  because the former fails to make predictions. 
A)  only by recognized practitioners of science. 
B)  because the former is falsifiable. 
C)  because the latter has been proven false. 
D)  because all swans are white. 
E)  because the former fails to make predictions.

Question 7

Kuhn denies that:

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A)  science is progressive. 
B)  science is an institution. 
C)  scientific facts change over time. 
D)  science is productive. 
E)  None of the above. 
A)  science is progressive. 
B)  science is an institution. 
C)  scientific facts change over time. 
D)  science is productive. 
E)  None of the above.

Question 8

Bacon and Kuhn agree that scientific observations must be theory-neutral.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Kuhn's view is that science:

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A)  gives the truth about nature and is progressive. 
B)  gives the truth about nature and isn't progressive. 
C)  is progressive, but can't provide the truth about nature. 
D)  can be progressive if we follow his advice. 
E)  None of the above 
A)  gives the truth about nature and is progressive. 
B)  gives the truth about nature and isn't progressive. 
C)  is progressive, but can't provide the truth about nature. 
D)  can be progressive if we follow his advice. 
E)  None of the above

Question 10

Popper thinks all observation is selective and not theory-neutral.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Bacon thought mathematical truths and truths of nature must be discovered in fundamentally different ways.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

There are no black swans.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

According to Kuhn, the scientists who turn out to be right are those whose theories best explain the available data.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Bacon contributed more to the development of scientific method than to the accumulation of scientific fact.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Science became a dominant force in our lives:

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A)  at the time of Socrates. 
B)  in 13th century France. 
C)  soon after the publication of Bacon's New Organon. 
D)  in 1632, when Galileo published his astronomical views. 
E)  during the last century 
A)  at the time of Socrates. 
B)  in 13th century France. 
C)  soon after the publication of Bacon's New Organon. 
D)  in 1632, when Galileo published his astronomical views. 
E)  during the last century

Question 16

Kuhn says that it's good for a paradigm to leave a number of unsolved problems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following would Bacon not have considered suitable for scientific study?

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A)  Weight 
B)  Redness 
C)  Atoms 
D)  Happiness 
E)  Acidity 
A)  Weight 
B)  Redness 
C)  Atoms 
D)  Happiness 
E)  Acidity

Question 18

If Bacon's view is correct:

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A)  observations he made in the 17th century are still useful today. 
B)  theory-neutral observations are impossible. 
C)  scientists must avoid religious questions. 
D)  pure science need not have any practical applications. 
E)  science, like art, never progresses, but only changes. 
A)  observations he made in the 17th century are still useful today. 
B)  theory-neutral observations are impossible. 
C)  scientists must avoid religious questions. 
D)  pure science need not have any practical applications. 
E)  science, like art, never progresses, but only changes.

Question 19

According to Popper, all observation is:

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A)  theory neutral. 
B)  theory laden. 
C)  unfalsifiable. 
D)  underdetermined by theory. 
E)  relative to a particular paradigm. 
A)  theory neutral. 
B)  theory laden. 
C)  unfalsifiable. 
D)  underdetermined by theory. 
E)  relative to a particular paradigm.

Question 20

Bacon was a:

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A)  relativist. 
B)  skeptic. 
C)  empiricist. 
D)  rationalist. 
E)  None of the above 
A)  relativist. 
B)  skeptic. 
C)  empiricist. 
D)  rationalist. 
E)  None of the above

Ken Ham denies that evolution is a fact because:

Which Philosopher argues for a "success" criterion in evaluating scientific theory?

The composition of Tables of Presence and Absence must be guided by a clear understanding of the form under investigation.

According to Bacon, the proper objects of scientific investigation are characteristics of things readily apparent to the unaided senses.

The period of time between a scientist's rejection of one paradigm and his acceptance of another:

For Popper, science can be distinguished from pseudo-science:

Kuhn denies that:

Bacon and Kuhn agree that scientific observations must be theory-neutral.

Kuhn's view is that science:

Popper thinks all observation is selective and not theory-neutral.

Bacon thought mathematical truths and truths of nature must be discovered in fundamentally different ways.

There are no black swans.

According to Kuhn, the scientists who turn out to be right are those whose theories best explain the available data.

Bacon contributed more to the development of scientific method than to the accumulation of scientific fact.

Science became a dominant force in our lives:

Kuhn says that it's good for a paradigm to leave a number of unsolved problems.

Which of the following would Bacon not have considered suitable for scientific study?

If Bacon's view is correct:

According to Popper, all observation is:

Bacon was a:

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Exam 4: Philosophy of Science

Ken Ham denies that evolution is a fact because:

Which Philosopher argues for a "success" criterion in evaluating scientific theory?

The composition of Tables of Presence and Absence must be guided by a clear understanding of the form under investigation.

According to Bacon, the proper objects of scientific investigation are characteristics of things readily apparent to the unaided senses.

The period of time between a scientist's rejection of one paradigm and his acceptance of another:

For Popper, science can be distinguished from pseudo-science:

Kuhn denies that:

Bacon and Kuhn agree that scientific observations must be theory-neutral.

Kuhn's view is that science:

Popper thinks all observation is selective and not theory-neutral.

Bacon thought mathematical truths and truths of nature must be discovered in fundamentally different ways.

There are no black swans.

According to Kuhn, the scientists who turn out to be right are those whose theories best explain the available data.

Bacon contributed more to the development of scientific method than to the accumulation of scientific fact.

Science became a dominant force in our lives:

Kuhn says that it's good for a paradigm to leave a number of unsolved problems.

Which of the following would Bacon not have considered suitable for scientific study?

If Bacon's view is correct:

According to Popper, all observation is:

Bacon was a:

What Is Philosophy

Theory of Knowledge

Metaphysics and Philosophy of Mind

Ethical Theory

Social and Political Philosophy

Philosophy of Art

Philosophy of Religion

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