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If it is consistent with a set of axioms, then it is a theory.

• margalabargala 2y ago
  Consistency with a set of axioms is necessary but not sufficient for a theory. From Wikipedia: In modern science, the term "theory" refers to scientific theories, a well-confirmed type of explanation of nature, made in a way consistent with the scientific method, and fulfilling the criteria required by modern science.
  • thanksgiving 2y ago
    I think this is about mathematical theorems as in if you reject the axiom of choice, you can't use it to prove any other theorems either.
  • amanaplanacanal 2y ago
    In science a theory refers to a scientific theory. That's a pretty circular definition. Or maybe a tautology.