Demarcation Criteria are Part of Method (Barseghyan-2015)
This is a theory that states "A demarcation criterion is always part of some method."
Demarcation Criteria are Part of Method was formulated by Hakob Barseghyan in 2015.1 It is currently accepted by Scientonomy community as the best available answer to the question.
Scientonomic History
Acceptance Record
| Community | Accepted From | Acceptance Indicators | Still Accepted | Accepted Until | Rejection Indicators |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scientonomy | 1 January 2016 | The association became de facto accepted together with the acceptance of the whole theory of scientific change. | Yes |
Questions Answered
Demarcation Criteria are Part of Method (Barseghyan-2015) is an attempt to answer the following questions: Associations of Method and Associations of Demarcation Criteria.
Description
In the Laws of Scientific Change, Barseghyan makes a claim that a method "can consist of different criteria for theory assessment".1p. 9 He argues that "these criteria come in different types and perform different functions".1p. 9 Among various types of criteria are those involved in determining "whether a given theory is scientific or unscientific".1p. 9
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