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How do we distinguish science from pseudoscience? What makes a method "scientific"? In Philosophy of Scientific Method, we explore the fundamental questions behind scientific reasoning, from the logic of hypothesis testing to the role of falsifiability, induction, and paradigms in scientific progress. Drawing from the works of philosophers like Karl Popper, Thomas Kuhn, and Imre Lakatos, this podcast delves into the philosophical foundations of science and its ever-evolving nature. Whether you're a scientist, a philosopher, or simply curious about how we acquire knowledge.

In this book, Lee McIntyre argues that what distinguishes science from its rivals is what he calls "the scientific attitude" - caring about evidence and being willing to change theories on the basis of new evidence. The history of science is littered with theories that were scientific but turned out to be wrong; the scientific attitude reveals why even a failed theory can help us to understand what is special about science.