How Does Science Obtain Knowledge About the World

question 16

Multiple Choice

How does science obtain knowledge about the world?

• A)By an interactive process of experimentation, which refines hypotheses until they are finally proven to be the absolute truth.
• B)By relying on scientific authorities and the massive amount of knowledge already obtained to explain new data.
• C)By systematically gathering evidence and discarding potential explanations that do not fit the evidence, and refining those that do fit the evidence.
• D)By conducting experiments designed to support hypotheses as being correct beyond reasonable doubt.

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Definitions:

Relationships

The way in which two or more people or things are connected, or the state of being connected.

Traditional Moral Theories

The foundational ethical frameworks that have shaped philosophical discourse on morality, including utilitarianism, deontology, and virtue ethics.

Community Morality

The shared ethical beliefs and values that guide behavior within a specific community, influencing its members' decisions and actions.

Kohlberg's Theory

The psychological theory developed by Lawrence Kohlberg that suggests moral reasoning progresses through a series of developmental stages.