The Demarcation of Paracelsus’ Alchemical Tria Prima Theory As Pseudoscience
In this paper, I will argue that the current standard demarcation criteria provided by Popper and Lakatos demarcate alchemy as a pseudoscience. First, I will give a rigorous definition of pseudoscience. Then, I will provide an example of the significance of the problem of the demarcation of science and pseudoscience