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"Theoretical physics is not an autonomous science; it is subordinate to metaphysics..."

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Re: "Theoretical physics is not an autonomous science; it is subordinate to metaphysics..."

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What is this?

I told you long ago that science engages in metaphysics and at the time you denied it.
Are you conceding the point here by sending me a cartoon narrative?

Note that by "engaging in metaphysics" I did not, nor do not mean to the extent that Yahweh' stepson is implying in this thread.
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Re: "Theoretical physics is not an autonomous science; it is subordinate to metaphysics..."

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LanDroid wrote:[
Several weeks ago stahrwe estimated the group would start publishing info this Summer. You can't rush Science.
Wait for it... You can't prove a negative! Boom!
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Re: "Theoretical physics is not an autonomous science; it is subordinate to metaphysics..."

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I told you long ago that science engages in metaphysics and at the time you denied it.
How could science engage in metaphysics? Scientists may, depending on their field. If I ever denied this, I was wrong. Formulating hypotheses is more philosophy than science in my opinion.

Do you have the quote where I denied it?
In the beginning the Universe was created. This has made a lot of people very angry and has been widely regarded as a bad move.” - Douglas Adams
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Dexter wrote:
LanDroid wrote:[
Several weeks ago stahrwe estimated the group would start publishing info this Summer. You can't rush Science.
Wait for it... You can't prove a negative! Boom!

"The world would be better off without religion"


wait for it..,

You can't support a premise with counterfactual fantasies!

BOOM!
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ant wrote:You can't support a premise with counterfactual fantasies!
I don't get it. :?:
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