[MD] Alternatives to the scientific method

[pholden at davtv.com]

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

> Hi Platt
> 
> Yes, I guess that if we value a certain ability to use a certain
> form of reason to tell a story that ties up with the forms of evidence
> we also value then yes we see this as the best way to construct
> our knowledge of the earth's age. If someone else just does not
> value the sort of reason and certain use of evidence we do then there
> is no way to make them see it our way. If we want to try and
> understand each other we need to discuss values and not make
> out that there is any way to win this argument by discussing the
> evidence. That seems to miss where the real dispute is.
> 
> As for what you suggest, what if the literalist says he puts his
> trust into the quality of the bible?

Hi David M, 

As Pirsig points out, everyone decides truth values for himself. So
to the literalist I would say, "To me your trust in the Bible's quality regarding
the age of the earth is of low quality." Will he misunderstand me? I don't think
so. So the literalist and I can agree to disagree.

Platt



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