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Ahhh scratch that. I found something. But I don't think it really goes along the lines of ponder the definition of jargon that is already set. Rationally Speaking: The future of philosophy of science : Quote:
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I said semantic indecision. This idea of a scientific community built on happy clappy foundation of consensus is romantic nonsense. There is no over ruling authority in 'science' which says 'that this is this' and 'that is that'. Anyone can challenge or redefine an idea or definition or whatever. Like it or lump it people do this just because they can. So for example Popper's definition of scientific theory is different from Kitcher's definition of scientific theory. Kitcher tweaked Popper's definition because he felt it was lacking in some elements. And there are other people like Hawking, Hempel and Carnap who offer their own perspectives. I sense you are trying to segregate what you believe to be 'proper science' from what you deem as 'soft science'. Science is science, you can't create a flowery dichotomy out of science to suit your own argument. The notions of 'hard' and 'soft' are not relevant to our argument because we are debating the semantics of science, not the actual factors that science are applied to. And unfortunately (and I do sympathize if you are a follower of hard science), this does enter a philosophical quandary. However this doesn't mean that one person can not choose one definition to follow, but then it should be noted that another person is entirely capable of accepting one definition and rejecting another. EDIT: A quick way to some up my point would be that, what your accepted definition of what is a theory and what is not a theory, is not necessarily the universally accepted definition- as there is no universal definition. |
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So... it's more a matter that language is being used at all? That communication is never 100% and evolving or being created? Am I misinterpreting this? Quote:
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Any terminology can change, and usually it changes if change is required. However this can be on mass scale (science in its entirety), or minor scale (in one particular field or sub field), just depends on the circumstances really. Quote:
I didn't mean it in a derogatory way, I didn't think you were implying that. What I was trying to say is that you can't splice science and focus on one half, the 'hard' half, when we are just focusing on science. Psychology is fun, I've done at college but there is a lot of 'semantic indecision'. It doesn't quite lead to the chaos that you might expect, you just have to be aware of different definitions and say that in your essays... if people used fixed terminology it would spare a lot of agony but hey ho, psychology is worth doing just to see the random and bizarre stuff psychologists get up to ;) Quote:
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You two are so very eloquent. I'm enjoying reading this debate now. :)
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Except that I am a "Christian" I don't fit the stereotype so to say since I am not straight (Sexuality wise: Pansexual) and I support alot of things most Christians won't. (Open-minded nature) Most of my friends are atheist, satanists, and christians etc. I really don't care :/ You believe what you believe and everyone (like the statement I quoted states! : Everyone has an opinion and everyone puts eachother down.) Humans are humans and we will all act accordingly. I just hate being bashed for my beliefs and I know you all hate being bashed as well. People are just ignorant and don't get that we are all human and that we all are different. To bring up a statement someone has said to me before: "You are a christian, that means you shove everything down our non believing throats!" So not true.... Not all christians are like that. Not all people are like that when it comes to their religion. In fact I know ALOT of people who are not like that. To top it off my boyfriend, who was adopted and raised from birth in a baptist house, is not like that. Why can't people of different religions just get along. (Like my friends and I) I really don't see the big problem about all of this mess. *sigh* MAYBE it is just ME. |
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