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Observation sentence: also protocol sentence or basis sentence is a description of a sensually perceived event. Observation sentences are not irreversible and not independent of theories because of the vocabulary used in them. See also Theory dependence, Theories, Observation._____________Annotation: The above characterizations of concepts are neither definitions nor exhausting presentations of problems related to them. Instead, they are intended to give a short introduction to the contributions below. – Lexicon of Arguments. | |||
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Empiricism on Observation Sentences - Dictionary of Arguments
Schurz I 14 Observational sentences/logical empiricism: new: Observational propositions are no longer considered irrefutable. ("protocol theorem debate", CarnapVsSchlick and NeurathVsSchlick). >Moritz Schlick, >Otto Neurath, >Rudolf Carnap. Empiricism: means then only that observation propositions have a preferential role. >Empiricism, >Protocol sentences. I 14 Standard theory of science/Schurz: (60s) "minimal empiricism": theories must have empirical consequences against which they can be tested. >Method, >Science._____________Explanation of symbols: Roman numerals indicate the source, arabic numerals indicate the page number. The corresponding books are indicated on the right hand side. ((s)…): Comment by the sender of the contribution. Translations: Dictionary of Arguments The note [Concept/Author], [Author1]Vs[Author2] or [Author]Vs[term] resp. "problem:"/"solution:", "old:"/"new:" and "thesis:" is an addition from the Dictionary of Arguments. If a German edition is specified, the page numbers refer to this edition. |
Empiricism Schu I G. Schurz Einführung in die Wissenschaftstheorie Darmstadt 2006 |