[MD] Faith/Skepticism

[markhsmit]

On Mar 1, 2009, at 9:13:20 AM, "Platt Holden" <plattholden at gmail.com> wrote:
Where we might possibly disagree is that the examples you cite do not IMO 
challenge any of the assumptions I listed that scientists adhere to in 
their pursuit of their versions of truth. For example, that consciousness 
cannot be measured puts it outside the purview of traditional science. 
Otherwise there would be no need for a special group devoted to unravelling 
its mysteries like the Sante Fe Institute.

Perhaps you are right Platt, in the end any kind of investigation is limited by the learned tools of approach.  I find the circles of philosophy to be equally dazzling and enjoyable.  However, it doesn't mean that science can't be used as a path from which one can then leap and break free, provided one knows that is its purpose.  Sometimes I am close to the edge, but fear insanity.

Willblake2