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Verification (Confirmation): In science, a confirmation refers to empirical evidence or experimental results that support a hypothesis or theory, reinforcing its validity or accuracy. Anyway theories remain open to revision based on new evidence or observations. See also Theories, Hypotheses, Experiments, Method, Verification, Certainty._____________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. | |||
Author | Item | More concepts for author | |
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Armstrong, David M. | Verification (Confirmation) | Armstrong, David M. | |
Carnap, Rudolf | Verification (Confirmation) | Carnap, Rudolf | |
Davidson, Donald | Verification (Confirmation) | Davidson, Donald | |
Esfeld, Michael | Verification (Confirmation) | Esfeld, Michael | |
Fodor, Jerry | Verification (Confirmation) | Fodor, Jerry | |
Logic Texts | Verification (Confirmation) | Logic Texts | |
Nozick, Robert | Verification (Confirmation) | Nozick, Robert | |
Poundstone, W. | Verification (Confirmation) | Poundstone, W. | |
Quine, W.V.O. | Verification (Confirmation) | Quine, Willard Van Orman | |
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