it is not the only way to acquire knowledge nor is it universally applicable
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MarkCorrigan
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More gibberish.
If something is real it has an effect on the world. Stop dodging peoples points by spouting off more nonsense and address the criticisms you have received.
MarkCorrigan
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Name. Another. Way.
Stop just saying that science isn't the only way and actually name the alternatives.
JayUtah
Penultimate Amazing
Name another way that has a better history of determining fact than the scientific method.
Thermal
August Member
In an overabundance of generosity to our antagonist here, I think it's fair to say the meticulous responses to his posts are well above his pay grade due to the language barrier. I really can't see any progress till the level of discourse drops down to a Dick and Jane level debate on metaphysics.
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As a reminder, this thread is still held up as Featured Content of the ISF.
believing only in the scientific method as the only source of knowledge is pseudoskepticism
MarkCorrigan
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It's the most reliable way to approach ignorance. Can you understand that?
Thermal
August Member
Not "only". "Best". "Dramatically superior". Do you understand the difference?
JayUtah
Penultimate Amazing
See, you're not answering the question!
No one is claiming it's the only source of knowledge. They're claiming it's the best for studying questions of factual existence and truth. You imply there are other, better methods. But you refuse to name them. This is rude and dishonest.
Carrot Flower King
Janitor of Lunacy
As Mark C says, it most certainly isn't.
And if you can keep using that insulting term...Well, I'll be getting myself some time on the naughty step for playing the man and not the ball.
P.J. Denyer
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You don't consider what you're posting enough. You make a fool of yourself.
P.J. Denyer
Penultimate Amazing
And again, you don't answer a simple, straight forward question. Foolish and childish.
MarkCorrigan
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More gibberish.
Deal with the point raised. Answer the question. You say science isn't the only way. Ok we say, name another. So go on, name another method that has anywhere close to the success rate and ability of science to answer truth questions. Simply repeating the claim that science is not the only way doesn't answer the question.
Carrot Flower King
Janitor of Lunacy
So, is this performance art, someone on a deliberate wind up, or someone just seeing how big a twat they can be? Or are we dealing with someone who is genuinely not that bright? Or someone who is practising arguing in bad faith, like a law student?
I'm not buying this supposed language issue at all.
I'm not buying this supposed language issue at all.
JayUtah
Penultimate Amazing
Answer my simple question. Name a method that has a better history of determining reliable fact.
You are a victim of pseudoskepticism! So what is the question?
MarkCorrigan
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Pathetic.
Name. Another. Method. Of. Determining. Truth. Claims. That. Works. Anywhere. Near. As. Well. As. Science.
Thermal
August Member
"Is it your primary intent to drive posters to homicidal rage, or more of a side gig?"