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Posted by Norm (A) on July 08, 2008 at 16:52:54

In Reply to: RE: Entomology may be a bugger but... posted by jpvs on July 07, 2008 at 11:06:20

It is observations, in particular of regularities, that is fundamental to developing inductive theories. I think you are getting flummoxed by your commitment to a lay connotation of empirical, that is at odds with its use in science. There are multiple words that have more confined meanings as used in science, medicine, law, etc. We are seeking to communicate in a specialized manner and thus not concerned by how others might use the terms. No science that I have ever been involved with ever is concerned with your quackery subtlety. In my opinion, this entire posting is a red herring.

• " We should constantly remind ourselves that a science without theory is a poor science" - jpvs 18:27:20 07/08/08 (4)
  • Hempel once said philosophy of science discussions are not for scientists. - Norm 18:38:36 07/08/08 (3)
    • RE: Hempel once said philosophy of science discussions are not for scientists. - Andy.G 00:04:07 07/09/08 (2)
      • Electronics too... - rick_m 07:10:27 07/09/08 (0)
      • I once sat on doctoral exam in civil engineering - Norm 06:08:30 07/09/08 (0)

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