Hempel's Dilemma Is a Problem for Defining "Physical" in Terms

question 170

Multiple Choice

Hempel's dilemma is a problem for defining "physical" in terms of physics. What are the two horns of the dilemma?

• A) If you use current physics, the theory is false; if you use future physics, the theory is vague.
• B) If you use current physics, the theory is incomplete; if you use future physics, it is dualistic.
• C) If you use current physics, the theory is true; if you use future physics, it is false.
• D) If you use current physics, the theory is false; if you use future physics, it is awkward.

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