Question

A book titled for this concept opens with an “Analytical Index” that ends by describing the author’s “anger at the wanton destruction of cultural achievements from which we all could have learned.” This concept titles a book that claims that “the only principle that does not inhibit progress is: anything goes,” according to its “anarchistic theory.” That 1975 book titled “Against” this concept is by (*) Paul Feyerabend. (10[2])This (10[1])process is stymied by effects of the “Tribe,” “Cave,” “Marketplace” and “Theatre,” which comprise four “idols of the mind,” according to the book Novum Organum. The modern form of this process is often traced back to Francis Bacon, who stated that its stages should include proposing hypotheses and conducting experiments. For 10 points, name this process by which science is conducted. ■END■

ANSWER: scientific method [or scientific methodology; accept true induction; accept Baconian method; accept Against Method; prompt on science or reasoning or induction or scientific inquiry or similar]
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PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Ethan AshbrookJeff Weiner Fan Clubdoubleplusnegfive6610
Sharath NarayanPalestrina SawayamaWeird Klaus Barbie6610
Evan BrownBHSUOur Job is Buzz6710

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2023 UMN COOT08/19/2023Y3100%0%0%66.33