The thing that distinguishes science from the other derivatives of knowledge stated previously, is the method used to acquire this knowledge. ... In 1934 Karl Popper wrote "The Logic of Scientific Discovery", completely dismissing Bacon's "Method of Induction" and introducing his own method. ... So far, we have challenged the certainty of scientific knowledge but let's challenge certain knowledge as a whole. We have seen that scientific knowledge is based on observations but isn't all knowledge? ... Obvious knowledge is still knowledge. ...

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The idea here is that the source and intent of scientific research and discovery is to produce physical things that allow us better lives (Schiller 209). ... A major argument against philosophy is that it, "is on matter concerning which knowledge is impossible" (Russell). ... So the ellipse was useless for 1300 years before the knowledge was found to be useful in logically complementing a system of knowledge in another science (Schiller 212). ... These tools for interpreting knowledge and perspective can be applied to other sciences. ... Sociology has found an answer to how we structure our be...

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The intrinsic view explains that science knowledge helps us to understand ourselves as human beings and how our bodies function. ... We need scientists in order to progress and develop; scientific ideas and discoveries help us understand and improve the world we live in – this is the utilitarian argument. The citizenship argument describes how scientific knowledge is needed in order to be informed about, and contribute to, the debates and decision-making surrounding scientific issues that effect society and the environment. ... The intention is to equip the students with scientific knowl...

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