How do we distinguish science from pseudoscience? What makes a method "scientific"? In Philosophy of Scientific Method, we explore the fundamental questions behind scientific reasoning, from the logic of hypothesis testing to the role of falsifiability, induction, and paradigms in scientific progress. Drawing from the works of philosophers like Karl Popper, Thomas Kuhn, and Imre Lakatos, this podcast delves into the philosophical foundations of science and its ever-evolving nature. Whether you're a scientist, a philosopher, or simply curious about how we acquire knowledge, join us as we unravel the principles that shape our understanding of the world.
This podcast draws upon insights from the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy’s entry on the Scientific Method, authored by Brian Hepburn and Hanne Andersen. The most recent archived version can be cited as follows:
Hepburn, Brian, and Hanne Andersen, "Scientific Method," The Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy (Summer 2021 Edition), edited by Edward N. Zalta, URL: https://plato.stanford.edu/archives/sum2021/entries/scientific-method/.
For scholarly purposes, this citation refers to a stable, archived version of the encyclopedia.
