[MD] Words and Metaphysical Mysticism.

[Horse]

Hi David

Yep, a society that values science is better than one that denigrates it 
or tries to relegate it to just another belief system.
And a society that values good science (used for good purpose) is better 
than one that values poor science.

Cheers

Horse

On 13/09/2012 12:23, David Harding wrote:
> Hi Horse,
>
>> Science is only as good as the purposes to which it is put.
>> Are cluster bombs and biological warfare good?
>> How about a better machine for torturing people?
>>
>> Science has been used for some horrendous purposes and for some wonderful purposes but to make the blanket statement that it (all) is good is nonsense.
>>
>> Horse
>
> That's right. Dan (to me) seemed to be suggesting that science wasn't good at all where he wrote:
>
> "I think you've been talking to too many scientists."
>
> I've since learned otherwise about his intentions behind these words however..
>
> Anyway, I mean, you're right, science has created some bad things, but science has also been a thing which has brought with it many high quality intellectual values too… I mean, all else being equal, a society which values science is better than one which doesn't. No?
>


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