Discuss the so-called ‘demarcation problem’ in philosophy
The Demarcation Problem The differentiation between science and pseudoscience is one of the tasks of knowing which beliefs are scientifically valid, clarifying the pseudoscience's specific nature concerning non-scientific practices and doctrines. The"demarcation problem" in epistemology and philosophy of science is the challenge of differentiating between science and non-science. It analyzes the boundary between pseudoscience, science and other outcomes of human activities such as literature, art, and beliefs. This essay discusses the demarcation problem and the criteria for distinguishing science from pseudoscience.
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