Falsificationism

Falsificationism is a philosophical approach proposed by Karl Popper, which asserts that scientific theories cannot be definitively proven but can only be tested and potentially disproven. According to this view, a theory is scientific if it allows for the possibility of being falsified through experimentation or observation. This perspective encourages skepticism, as it emphasizes questioning and testing ideas rather than accepting them as true. Falsificationism also underpins theory change and scientific progress by promoting the idea that science evolves through the rejection of flawed hypotheses, leading to more robust and reliable knowledge over time.