Which Statement Best Describes the Role That Logical Positivism Plays

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes the role that logical positivism plays in modern philosophical thought about nursing science and science in general?

• A) It remains at the forefront of the understanding of science and dictates the ways in which scientific research is performed.
• B) It works in concert with humanistic philosophies of science, with the opposing ideologies functioning as a system of philosophical checks and balances.
• C) It no longer holds sway over the sciences, but its influence is so deeply ingrained in the field that it continues to impact modern ideas about science.
• D) It has been completely discredited by postmodern philosophers and is regarded as a flawed relic of past scientific thinking.

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