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Article #1188Re: Definition of science and of scientific method.
From: Dave Mack
Date: Wed, 29 Jul 1987 17:40
Date: Wed, 29 Jul 1987 17:40
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Science: uses a formal language (mathematics) which is susceptible to analysis. deals with observable phenomena. proceeds from a relatively small number of explicitly stated axioms. examples: physics, chemistry, mathematics (?) Parascience (for lack of a better word): violates one or more of the conditions for "science." examples: psychology, social science, parapsychology Philosophy: uses an informal (natural) language which is not susceptible to analysis. does not necessarily deal with observable phenomena proceeds from an arbitrary number of explicit and implicit axioms. Of course, this is merely my philosophy. Feel free to disagree with me. -- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Dave Mack (from Mack's Bedroom :<) McDonnell Douglas-Inco, Inc. DISCLAIMER: The opinions expressed 8201 Greensboro Drive are my own and in no way reflect the McLean, VA 22102 views of McDonnell Douglas or its (703)883-3911 subsidiaries. ...!seismo!sundc!hadron!inco!mack ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
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Relay-Version: version B 2.10 5/3/83; site utzoo.UUCP Path: arc1-ca.pugleaf.net!utzoo!mnetor!uunet!seismo!sundc!hadron!inco!mack From: mack@inco.UUCP (Dave Mack) Newsgroups: sci.philosophy.tech Subject: Re: Definition of science and of scientific method. Message-ID: <329@inco.UUCP> Date: Wed, 29-Jul-87 13:40:02 EDT Article-I.D.: inco.329 Posted: Wed Jul 29 13:40:02 1987 Date-Received: Fri, 31-Jul-87 06:34:59 EDT References: <6693@allegra.UUCP> <1664@tekcrl.TEK.COM> <1084@aecom.YU.EDU> <2385@ames.arpa.R> Organization: McDonnell Douglas-INCO, McLean, VA Lines: 30 Summary: The difference between science and philosophy is...