Posted by Cam W. on April 2, 2001, at 21:45:24
In reply to Re: please be supportive - reasoning explained, posted by gen on April 2, 2001, at 19:20:40
Gen - The objectivity of the scientific method is a result of the ability to reproduce the outcome by anyone using the same methodology. If the knowledge cannot be reproduced, then the truth behind that knowledge must be suspect. Subjectivity is hard to incorporate into an experiment that can be reproduced.
An important point behind any theory of science is that specific aspects can be modified as new knowledge and better testing of a hypothesis. As such, science is an approximation of absolute truth, which is possibly unknowable. I am sorry for not stating this in my previous post. Thank you for pointing out the flaw in my argument.
Is there any absolute truth? - Cam
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