Psyc 210

Activity Three

This week we you should focus on the following study questions and be sure to post your thoughts on a good answer for at least one of them:

1. Provide a clear description of falsificationism according to Sir Karl Popper along with the work of Imre Lakatos on the nature of science. Be sure to identify key concepts tha are part of thier perspectives identifying their importance.

2. Outline the nature of science according to Paul Feyerabend and many feminist scholars who draw from his work. What are the fundamental issues they hold central? Identify key concepts that are part of their perpsepctives and what importance they have.

Key Concepts: Three worlds, Falsificationism, Research Programme,Hegemony, Weltanshauung, Scientific Anarchy, Standpoint Theory, Consciousness Raising, Feminism.

Make a post on the discussion board showing the points you have as an answer and also be sure to reply to at least one other person's post.