What Philosopher Argued That Scientific Claims or Hypotheses Must Be

question 23

Multiple Choice

What philosopher argued that scientific claims or hypotheses must be capable of being falsified through empirical observations?

• A) William Whewell
• B) John Stuart Mill
• C) Karl Popper
• D) Isaac Newton

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