Empirical Quote by Karl Popper
“It must be possible for an empirical system to be refuted by experience.”
About This Quote
Source Philosophy: Conjectures and Refutations, 1963
Empirical systems must be falsifiable by experience.
In simple terms: Science must be testable.
Seek evidence that could disprove theories.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- research design
- policy testing
- product development
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Can all theories be empirically tested?
- What are limits of falsifiability?
Some systems are not easily testable in practice.