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Episode 4: Beyond the Lab Coat, unpacking the Philosophy of Science


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In this episode we cover a comprehensive overview of the philosophy of science, examining its fundamental questions and major debates. We explore the logical underpinnings of scientific inquiry, including the challenges of induction and the complexities of confirmation, alongside the enduring demarcation problem of distinguishing science from pseudoscience. The discussion also scrutinises what constitutes scientific explanation and the ongoing realism-anti-realism debate regarding the truth-claims of theories. Finally, we discuss the nature of scientific laws, the impact of Thomas Kuhn's theory of scientific revolutions, the role of values and objectivity in scientific practice, and the unique philosophical challenges within specific scientific disciplines like physics and biology.

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