Science’s Epistemological Problem

02/12/2021 20 min Temporada 4 Episodio 9

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode, Goodman’s New Riddle of Induction is discussed as well as Boydian Natural Kind Theory. This podcast is inspired by Dr. Quayshawn Spencer and his Philosophy of Science class at the University of Pennsylvania. This podcast talks through whether Boyd’s Natural Kind Theory solves Goodman’s New Riddle of Induction. Moreover, it defends one way in which scientists can objectively defend their classifications and subsequent inductions.