“The amount of understanding produced by a theory is determined by how well it meets the criteria of adequacy–testability, fruitfulness, scope, simplicity, conservatism–because these criteria indicate the extent to which a theory systematizes and unifies our knowledge.” ScienceKnowledgeTheoryLogic Book:How to Think About Weird Things: Critical Thinking for a New Age Source: How to Think About Weird Things: Critical Thinking for a New Age