Re: Epistemology 101

From: Neil W Rickert (rickert+nn_at_cs.niu.edu)
Date: 12/28/04


Date: Tue, 28 Dec 2004 02:22:58 +0000 (UTC)


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Albert <albertwagner@cox.net> writes:
>Neil W Rickert wrote:

>>>>But what is the basis for "truth"?

>>>I don't understand this question.

>> You have stated the problem quite succinctly. I look forward to
>> your solution.

>Unfortunately, my solution is for you to clarify your statement.

But the question is straightforward.

I'll try to illustrate.

If you build an AI system, that system will have to make judgements
of truth. On what basis will it make those judgements?

>As was pointed out in my previous post, the context was science
>and neither theology nor philosophy.

Make that AI system an AI scientist.

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