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This book addresses one of philosophy’s most enduring questions: how do we distinguish genuine science from pseudoscience? Tuboly and Bardos provide a comprehensive examination of the demarcation problem, tracing its historical development from Karl Popper’s falsifiability criterion to contemporary approaches.
The authors analyze multiple demarcation strategies, including methodological, epistemic, and sociological perspectives. They discuss landmark cases and exemplars that have shaped our understanding of what constitutes legitimate scientific inquiry. The volume considers both the theoretical foundations and practical implications of different demarcation criteria.
Rather than offering a definitive solution, this Element presents the complexity of the problem while equipping readers with essential philosophical tools. It explores why demarcation matters for science education, policy, and public understanding of science, making it valuable for students, scholars, and anyone interested in the philosophy and sociology of science.
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