I Spy With My Little Eye. The Solar Corona. The Concept of Theory-Ladenness of Scientific Observations Revisited

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Focusing on the observation of the solar corona, this essay explores the interplay between scientific observation and theory, emphasizing the concept of theory-ladenness. It critiques the notion that observations can serve as purely objective evidence, referencing philosopher Peter Kosso's methods for validating theories. The paper proposes that by assessing the consistency, coherence, and independence of both theories and observational results, researchers can enhance the validity of their scientific data, ultimately suggesting a combined methodological approach for more reliable findings.