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Science as Religion

Posted on June 8, 2009 by me

Scientific fundamentalists claim that science is the disinterested pursuit of truth. But representing science in this way is to disregard the human needs science serves. Among us, science serves two needs: for hope and censorship. Today, only science supports the … Continue reading →

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Bertrand Russell and the limitations of reason

Posted on March 12, 2009 by me

If there is one thing that sets the so-called “New Atheists” apart from the old atheists, it is perhaps the general ignorance of philosophy, and specifically of the philosophical foundations for their own stated positions.  I will hear Hume quoted … Continue reading →

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Working on the New World Order

Posted on March 6, 2009 by admin

I think Harry Collins is a little bit nuts; what do you think? Collins is a professor of social science at Cardiff University, who is apparently tired of having the social sciences marginalized and is working on the groundrules for … Continue reading →

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They couldn’t just be wrong…

Posted on March 2, 2009 by me

From Discovery Channel News: Earth’s climate continues to confound scientists. Following a 30-year trend of warming, global temperatures have flatlined since 2001 despite rising greenhouse gas concentrations, and a heat surplus that should have cranked up the planetary thermostat. That … Continue reading →

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