Logical Empiricism

Logical Empiricism is a philosophical approach that emphasizes the importance of scientific knowledge based on logical reasoning and empirical evidence. In terms of theory change and scientific progress, it suggests that theories should be tested and refined through observation and experimentation. Instrumentalism, a related concept, argues that theories are tools for predicting phenomena rather than true descriptions of reality. Together, these ideas emphasize that science evolves through rigorous testing and adaptation, moving towards better explanations of the natural world based on evidence, while remaining open to revising or discarding theories as new information emerges.