Re: There is no gap between philosophy and physics - is belief evil?
From: Robert J. Kolker (robert_kolker_at_hotmail.com)
Date: 07/22/04
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Date: Thu, 22 Jul 2004 21:38:53 GMT
Bilge wrote:
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> Does that mean nature doesn't operate according to any rules?
Nature does what it does. Our law or rules are just good guesses and
models of the real thing. The Map is not the Territory.
>
> >The most a theory can do is model some of the observables of nature and
> >postulate hypothetical causes to account for them.
>
> In that case, the bible would have to considered a scientific theory.
If taken literally it has been falsified so can be disregarded. If taken
as an inerrant pronouncement of God is is not falsifiable therefore not
a scientific anything.
Bob Kolker
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