Falsification symposium (Edexcel A-Level Religious Studies): Quizzes
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What does Popper's falsification principle state about scientific theories?
What does Popper's falsification principle state about scientific theories?
They must be testable & able to be proven false
According to Popper, why can religion not be seen as a scientific statement?
According to Popper, why can religion not be seen as a scientific statement?
It cannot be falsified successfully
Which work did Flew contribute to regarding religious language?
Which work did Flew contribute to regarding religious language?
Theology and Falsification: a symposium
In Flew's parable, what does the explorer who believes in the gardener demonstrate?
In Flew's parable, what does the explorer who believes in the gardener demonstrate?
Religion won't allow statements to be falsified
How do believers respond when faced with the problem of evil, according to Flew?
How do believers respond when faced with the problem of evil, according to Flew?
They say 'yes but' & maintain faith
What is a key weakness of Flew's approach to religious language?
What is a key weakness of Flew's approach to religious language?
He subjects religion to scientific tests
What strength does Flew's argument have regarding religious belief?
What strength does Flew's argument have regarding religious belief?
It shows religion picks & chooses info
What are 'Bliks' according to R.M. Hare?
What are 'Bliks' according to R.M. Hare?
Strong unfalsifiable life-changing beliefs
What does Hare's analogy of the Dons illustrate?
What does Hare's analogy of the Dons illustrate?
No evidence will convince religious people
What is Hick's criticism of Hare's concept of bliks?
What is Hick's criticism of Hare's concept of bliks?
No distinction between 'right' & 'wrong'
What is Basil Mitchell's main argument about religious statements?
What is Basil Mitchell's main argument about religious statements?
They are genuinely factual without falsification
What does Mitchell's parable of the partisan demonstrate about religious faith?
What does Mitchell's parable of the partisan demonstrate about religious faith?
Believers acknowledge evidence but strengthen belief
What weakness is identified in Mitchell's partisan parable?
What weakness is identified in Mitchell's partisan parable?
It could lead to fideism