I hold that the propositions embodied in natural science are not derived by any definite rule from the data of experience, and that they can neither be verified nor falsified by experience according to any definite rule.

Summary

This quote suggests that the principles found in natural science do not come solely from the observations and data gathered from experience. It argues that these principles cannot be proven or disproven based on experience alone, nor can they be verified or falsified following a strict set of rules. This viewpoint questions the traditional notion of scientific validation through empirical methods and emphasizes that scientific propositions go beyond simple empirical verification.

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