DublinGuy
The Fly
Snowlock said:
But you believe in philosophy and science because you want to. Philosophy at its most base level is nothing more than opinion and scientific facts can change. So you are choosing to believe in something. You're putting your faith in science and philosopy believing they will be your guide.
Keep in mind, this isn't a derogatory post; I'm not saying your way is bad or mines better or whatever. I'm just saying that despite the fact that you wouldn't believe in something just to believe in it; you actually still are doing that exact thing.
I believe in scientific theories that seem accurate based on empirical testing and hold philosophical beliefs that stand up to the rigorous examination of reason. It is as a result of employing reason and advances in science that I'm an atheist. 'Believing' in induction seems drastically different to holding a belief in an unobservable divine entity. Anyway, I know this is all very far removed from the original topic and I have to leg it! Thanks for the transatlantic chat.