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What is philosophy and what are its limitations

Philosophy defined. pursuit of wisdom a search for a general understanding of values and reality by chiefly speculative rather than observational means the most basic beliefs, concepts, and attitudes of an individual or group". Theory v. Philosophy. TestableCan be verifiedCan be falsifiedI

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What is philosophy and what are its limitations

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    1. What is philosophy and what are its limitations? Dr. Matthew Robinson CJ 3400 �Theories of Crime� Appalachian State University

    2. Philosophy defined �pursuit of wisdom � �a search for a general understanding of values and reality by chiefly speculative rather than observational means � �the most basic beliefs, concepts, and attitudes of an individual or group�

    3. Theory v. Philosophy Testable Can be verified Can be falsified Is about evidence Is useful for informing policy

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