[MD] Alternatives to the scientific method

[pholden at davtv.com]

Quoting David M <davidint at blueyonder.co.uk>:

> Hi Platt
> 
> That's my point they are just values not truth-values.
> As values I hold them same as you. But one may honourably differ
> for example Aristotle who suggested monarchy may be justified
> if one family or individual was remarkably worthy of it.
> 
> Regards
> David

Hi David, 

Thanks for clarifying. The whole issue of "truth" would take a few volumes
to discuss. Many argue there are no absolute truths at all, and that we
can honorably differ about "the truth."

As for values, I don't agree that one can "honorably" differ all the time.
To the Nazis, killing Jews was of high value. Nothing honorable in that.
Also, I would argue some values are more "truthful" than others, i.e.
more in accord with reality, such as those discussed in Lila. 

But, I guess we're getting bogged down in semantics rather than any fundamental
disagreement. Thanks again for your response.

Regards,
Platt
    


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