popperlike
Popperlike is an adjective used to describe ideas, theories, methods, or arguments that resemble the approach associated with the philosopher Karl Popper. In this sense, popperlike thinking emphasizes critical testing, openness to refutation, and the view that knowledge advances through conjectures that are subjected to falsification rather than through attempts at ultimate verification.
Etymology and usage context: The term is formed by combining Popper’s name with the suffix -like and
Typical features: A popperlike approach prioritizes making falsifiable predictions, designing experiments or analyses that could potentially
Limitations and debates: The label is informal and can be used loosely to signal similarity rather than
See also: Karl Popper, falsifiability, falsificationism, demarcation problem, scientific method.