On ranking of scientific knowledge on the basis of rational skepticism
R.A. Yartsev
Keywords: rationality, skepticism, anarchism, knowledge, science, truth, investigation, method, discussion, rank, theory
Abstract
The paper discusses the problem of elimination of unconfirmed theories out of scientific knowledge as Paul Feyerabend’s objection to known rational scientific methodologies. To solve the problem, the author suggests to rank scientific knowledge according to its cognitive significance basing on the principles of rational skepticism which he introduces. One realizes ranking with the help of a procedure which the author suggests as a universal method and criterion of demarcation of scientific knowledge.
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