Original scientific paper

Distinctions of Sentences and the Basic Sentences Issue in The Logic of Scientific Discovery. Comments on Popper’s Epistemology

Rebecca Paimann ; Ruhr University of Bochum, Institute of Philosophy, Bochum, Germany

Abstract

Different kinds of sentences are of immense importance for Popper’s epistemology, because they are the decisive factor for any scientific success. The basic sentences (Basissätze) guarantee the possibility of falsification. And the method of falsification is essential for real science that is independent from an unprovable and impracticable concept of truth. But especially this traditional concept of truth leads to a lot of problems, also concerning the systematic appearance of Popper’s philosophy. The paper wants to point out these problems in order to discuss Popper’s idea of science.

Keywords

epistemology; logic; kinds of sentences; basic sentences (Basissätze); theory of truth; science

Hrčak ID:

72499

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/72499

Publication date:

23.8.2011.

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