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Originally Posted by Brian Bosse  Quote: |
If one does not understand from a philosophical (or theological?) point of view the framework in which empirical science can function, then it ceases to be useful.
| I assume by the use of 'it' in the phrase "it ceases to be useful" you are referring to empirical science. If so, then I think your statement above is mistaken. It seems to me that the utility of science is independent of any understanding of the philosophical foundation for science. For instance, the utility of my car seems to be independent of my understanding of the theory of combustion engines.
Brian |
Wholly agreed. I spoke inaccurately. I intended to state that it ceases to be useful once the foundations are forgotten
and therefore it attempts to go beyond its capabilities. Either way, I learned long ago never to express disagreement with anyone whose name is, in fact, "The Brain," so I willingly yield the palm to you on on anything.