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Scientific theory3 quotes
In so far as a scientific statement speaks about reality, it must be falsifiable: and in so far as it is not falsifiable, it does not speak about reality. — Karl Popper · 1959Material objects are of two kinds, atoms and components of atoms. The atoms themselves cannot be swamped by any force, for they are preserved indefinitely by their absolute solidity. — Lucretius · 55 BCIt is a test of true theories not only to account for but to predict phenomena. — William Whewell · 1840Atomism1 quote
Material objects are of two kinds, atoms and components of atoms. The atoms themselves cannot be swamped by any force, for they are preserved indefinitely by their absolute solidity. — Lucretius · 55 BCNature of science1 quote
In so far as a scientific statement speaks about reality, it must be falsifiable: and in so far as it is not falsifiable, it does not speak about reality. — Karl Popper · 1959