What is empirical falsification according to Karl Popper's philosophy?
A theory can be proven by experiments
A theory can be accepted without proof
A theory can be disproven by experiments
A theory can be ignored without proof
Answer
According to Popper's philosophy, empirical falsification means that a theory in the empirical sciences can be falsified, or disproven, by decisive experiments. It cannot be proven.
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