Consider the following definitions. Which of them are correct?

1.Scientism: science is qualitatively distinct from, superior to and ideal for all other areas of human endeavour

2.Methodologism: the distinction and superiority that science enjoys is traceable to its possession of method

3.Methodological monism: there is only one method common to all sciences, irrespective of their subject matter

4.Inductivism: the view that the method common to all sciences is essentially inductive

A1 and 2 only

B2 and 3 only

C1, 2 and 3 only

DAll are correct ✓ Correct

Correct answer: (D) All are correct

Explanation

All four definitions are correct, namely scientism, methodologism, methodological monism and inductivism as stated.

Scientism holds that science is qualitatively distinct from, superior to and ideal for all other human endeavours.

Methodologism traces the distinction and superiority of science to its possession of method.

Methodological monism holds there is one method common to all sciences regardless of subject matter.

Inductivism holds that the method common to all sciences is essentially inductive.

These positions together describe strong claims about scientific method in philosophy of science.

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