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In reply to the discussion: Professor Chomsky Presents a Problem for Empiricists, Positivists, Materialists [View all]daaron
(763 posts)26. I watched the part referred to.
And understand his and your point, I think. I'm saying that I disagree that we have given up the original goal of the scientific revolution. I think the revolution is ongoing, based on society's ongoing ignorance of it's inner workings.
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Professor Chomsky Presents a Problem for Empiricists, Positivists, Materialists [View all]
tiny elvis
Jun 2012
OP
You can find the quote here; it seems to mean that forces acting at a distance are needed
muriel_volestrangler
Jun 2012
#5
"For Galileo real understanding requires a mechanical model,that is a device that an artisan can ...
Jim__
Jun 2012
#22
If you want to discuss what Chomsky said, you really need to listen to what he said.
Jim__
Jun 2012
#27
He never mentions a lowering of the standard of proof, tho. At least not in that segment or...
eqfan592
Jun 2012
#32
They *thought* that a mechanical model demarcates what we can completely understand
muriel_volestrangler
Jun 2012
#30