Structure of Justification of a Scientific Theory
In contrast to the study of various units of empirical scientific knowledge (facts, empirical laws, empirical models), the justification problem of a scientific theory is not limited to its empirical confirmation. This problem is a multivariate and complex process. It includes not only confirmation of a theory with the facts, but requires also the proof of its logical consistency, conformity with the other generally accepted theories, its predictive power, its efficiency for the development of a specific demesne of scientific knowledge, as well as the world outlook and practical significance of a theory.