PHAR1101 Future Challenges for Pharmacology
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The idea that knowledge comes from reason rather
What is rationalism?
than received ideas.
Developing laws from observation of nature that can
What is inductivism?
be tested and confirmed.
Knowledge based on observation and experience
What is empiricism?
indicates phenomena are testable.
What is the scientific Organized efforts to explain nature, continuously
method? refined through systematic observations.
Define anti-science Distrust or rejection of science itself, often seeing it as
thinking. part of unfair power systems.
Define post-science Science is viewed as one perspective among many,
thinking. not the ultimate truth.
What is a common Both suspect the science information chain is
similarity between post- compromised by financial or vested interests.
science and anti-science?
What happened with Fined US$145,000 for unsubstantiated marketing
Gwyneth Paltrow's Goop claims, e.g., quartz eggs and flower essence blends.
in 2018?
Who is Belle Gibson and Australian influencer who falsely claimed to have
what was the outcome? cancer; fined $400,000 for misleading conduct.
Exam Questions and Answers
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Terms in this set (25)
The idea that knowledge comes from reason rather
What is rationalism?
than received ideas.
Developing laws from observation of nature that can
What is inductivism?
be tested and confirmed.
Knowledge based on observation and experience
What is empiricism?
indicates phenomena are testable.
What is the scientific Organized efforts to explain nature, continuously
method? refined through systematic observations.
Define anti-science Distrust or rejection of science itself, often seeing it as
thinking. part of unfair power systems.
Define post-science Science is viewed as one perspective among many,
thinking. not the ultimate truth.
What is a common Both suspect the science information chain is
similarity between post- compromised by financial or vested interests.
science and anti-science?
What happened with Fined US$145,000 for unsubstantiated marketing
Gwyneth Paltrow's Goop claims, e.g., quartz eggs and flower essence blends.
in 2018?
Who is Belle Gibson and Australian influencer who falsely claimed to have
what was the outcome? cancer; fined $400,000 for misleading conduct.
