Abstract
We consider the charge that climate science is not really science since it does not meet the criteria of falsifiability set out by Karl Popper. Popper’s views have been extremely influential but we argue that Popper’s criteria fail to take account of the complexity of modern science, and climate science is a perfect example of this failure. the mismatch between Popper’s criteria and climate science is a reason for doubting Popper’s criteria, not for doubting the legitimacy of climate science.
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- Ocean Temperature
- Climate Science
- Anthropogenic Climate Change
- Ocean Process
- Orthodox View
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© 2013 David Coady and Richard Corry
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Coady, D., Corry, R. (2013). Is Climate Science Really Science?. In: The Climate Change Debate: An Epistemic and Ethical Enquiry. Palgrave Pivot, London. https://doi.org/10.1057/9781137326287_5
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