FAQ About Karl Popper
How does Popper's falsifiability criterion apply to evolution?
Karl Popper initially questioned the scientific status of Darwin's theory of evolution, citing difficulties with its falsifiability. However, he later acknowledged that evolutionary biology can indeed be subjected to empirical tests and therefore meets his criterion of falsifiability. Evolutionary predictions, such as the adaptation of species and fossil discoveries, can be empirically tested, which aligns with Popper's standards for scientific practice.
