[MD] Alternatives to the scientific method

[David M]

Hi Platt

Good point about dishonourable values, but not quite sure what
more truthful values would be like. Of course, we can reason
about values, challenge each other's values, and consider their
full and long term consequences. And sometimes getting the
semantics right is important.

Regards
David M

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> 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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