Re: Epistemology 201: The Science of Science

From: robert j. kolker (nowhere_at_nowhere.net)
Date: 02/14/05 

Date: Mon, 14 Feb 2005 18:29:01 -0500

>
> Of course not, Bob. I never suggested otherwise. Empiricism is a
> philosophy of science,

No. It is a practice based on the principle that facts take precedence
over hypotheses and theories. In science, Facts Rule, Theory Serves.

> however. Unfortunately it is an incorrect
> philosophy of science.

Incorrect in what way? Has it been falsified by experiment?

The emprical approach has served science will for over 400 years. It has
help to produce the computers and the internect networks on which you spew.

Bob Kolker

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