From: Mark Steven Heyman (markheyman@infoproconsulting.com)
Date: Tue Aug 24 2004 - 05:11:44 BST
On 23 Aug 2004 at 14:50, Platt Holden wrote:
If you can show that Popper makes a distinction between types of
theories, I'll accept your point. Otherwise, I have to believe he
considers his theory scientific.
msh says:
Well, all I can tell you is that he was a Philosopher, not a
scientist. As far as I know he never advanced a scientific theory of
any sort. Maybe you should read up on him; or you might choose not
to. ;-)
platt said:
The next question to Popper is: According to what theory are "facts"
to be defined that one can use to falsify a theory? Recall that
Pirsig says "Even the facts that people observe to confirm the
'truth' are dependent on the culture they live in." (Lila, 26)
msh says:
You can attempt to falsify a theory using any facts you want. I
don't see the problem. Unless you are mistaking cultural conventions
for facts. You know, one culture says it's a fact that an inch worm
is really only 2.54 centimeters long, so those guys on the other side
of the pond have got their facts all wrong.
>msh: Furthermore, I forbid you to use the "petard" image unless you
can tell me whence it comes. No fair looking it up...
platt:
I know from whence it comes. Do you? What's your point?
msh says:
No point. Just tryin' to keep the conversation lively. I kinda
enjoyed Mel's "petarded" contribution, didn't you?
Mark Steven Heyman (msh)
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