Falsification symposium (OCR A-Level Religious Studies): Quizzes
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What did Popper argue a theory must be able to do to be considered scientific?
What did Popper argue a theory must be able to do to be considered scientific?
Be tested and proven false
What example did Popper use to illustrate falsification?
What example did Popper use to illustrate falsification?
'All swans are white' falsified by black swan
In Flew's parable of the gardener, what does the believer do despite no evidence?
In Flew's parable of the gardener, what does the believer do despite no evidence?
Maintains belief in the gardener
According to Flew, what are religious statements not, because they cannot be falsified?
According to Flew, what are religious statements not, because they cannot be falsified?
Genuine assertions
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 argument about subjecting religion to standards?
What is a key weakness of Flew's argument about subjecting religion to standards?
He subjects religion to scientific standards
What term did Hare use for strong, unfalsifiable, life-changing beliefs?
What term did Hare use for strong, unfalsifiable, life-changing beliefs?
Bliks
In Hare's analogy of the Dons, what is the student convinced of despite no evidence?
In Hare's analogy of the Dons, what is the student convinced of despite no evidence?
The dons are out to kill him
What is Hick's criticism about Hare calling the university student 'insane'?
What is Hick's criticism about Hare calling the university student 'insane'?
Can't label bliks 'insane' if unfalsifiable
What does Mitchell argue about religious statements even if they are not falsifiable?
What does Mitchell argue about religious statements even if they are not falsifiable?
They are genuinely factual
In Mitchell's parable of the partisan, who does the fighter continue to trust?
In Mitchell's parable of the partisan, who does the fighter continue to trust?
A stranger seen working with the enemy
What concept does Mitchell say will prove believers right in the end?
What concept does Mitchell say will prove believers right in the end?
Eschatological verification
What is a weakness of Mitchell's parable regarding faith and reason?
What is a weakness of Mitchell's parable regarding faith and reason?
Could lead to fideism