Question

Which among the following is NOT an epistemological tenet of Logical Positivism?

• A. Empirical experience is the only source of knowledge
• B. Synthetic a priori does not exist
• C. Scientific theories are genuine hypotheses that go beyond the limits of finite human experience
• D. A statement has a meaning if and only if the fact that it is true makes a verifiable difference

Hint:

For Logical Positivism, focus on verification and empirical foundations as the core tenets.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Logical Positivism emphasizes:
1. Scientific theories are genuine hypotheses that go beyond the limits of finite human experience (Option C).
2. Denial of synthetic a priori knowledge (Option B).
3. Verification as the criterion for meaningfulness of statements (Option D). Option A contradicts Logical Positivism, as it allows Empirical experience is the only source of knowledge