[UA] Re:Re[2]: [UA]

[Andrew]

Friday, June 15, 2001, 2:12:13 PM, Nick wrote:

>>E> The fundamental axiom of science is "what is observed empirically serves
>>E> as a predictor for the future."  That's as unprovable as anything in
>>E> religion, and as much of a leap of faith.
>>
>>Aah, but, as well as being an axiom, it's a testable theory as well.
>>Should it ever be proved wrong, Science can then abandon it, and
>>disband.

NW> No, it can't be tested. Because for any test at all to be valid
NW> requires accepting that what you're testing will be true in the
NW> future. Which is to say, what you're trying to prove.

All you need is one instance where what was observed empirically
_didn't_ serve as a predictor for the future.

Andy D
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