[MD] Metaphysics

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On 14 Jan 2010 at 18:14, Steven Peterson wrote:

> Hi Platt,

Platt: 
> > Dawkins and his fans are as rooted in dogma as were the priests of the
> > Inquisition.
> 
> 
> Steve:
> If this is true, there are still some important differences. Though
> Dawkins and the priest are dogmatically(?) opposed to witchcraft, as
> far as I know, Dawkins never tortured anyone for it.
> 
> What dogmas do you think that Dawkins holds to?

Platt:
All the dogmas of the scientific mindset. Like SOM for starters.

Steve:
> As a scientist, I
> would imagine that he holds his beliefs to be subject to change as new
> evidence and arguments become available to the extent that you and I
> are open to being convinced of new and better ideas.

Platt:
One can only hope he holds to openness. But, as the global warming 
debacle illustrates, some science types turn a blind eye to any evidence 
that doesn't fit their precious theories. In fact, they will even go so far as 
to bury opposing evidence. Dawkin's contempt for and ridicule of beliefs 
other than his own suggests he is like that shabby sort. 

Best,
Platt