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Metaphysics And The Limits Of Science.
Is physical science – as some people say – omnicompetent? Can it (that is) answer all possible questions? If, for instance, we ask why human beings sometimes behave so appallingly – or how we know that they shouldn't behave so appallingly; or what is the best way to deal with inner conflicts; or whether depression is a physical or a mental trouble – can we look to the physical sciences for an answer? How would we even start to hunt for it there?
This idea that science is an all-purpose oracle dealing with every kind of question is surely very odd. Yet that promise was confidently launched in the 1930s and has proved a very powerful myth. Faith in it seems (perhaps understandably) to be getting even stronger now as more traditional faiths are sidelined. Thus, the psychologist Nicholas Humphrey writes confidently in his book, Soul Searching, that the inventors of modern science meant it to provide "a sufficient explanation for everything that is or might be", and it has indeed now managed to do this:
"Two hundred years later this programme for a self-sufficient science has succeeded beyond the dreams of its inventors … The major puzzles of existence have been pulled to pieces [by] all-conquering and consuming scientific rationality. Indeed, the basic laws that govern everything have turned out to be fewer in number and, to those who understand them, simpler and more beautiful than anyone originally guessed. So successful has it been that many scientists would now say, and even fear, that there will soon be little left for them to do." (Emphasis mine.)
Link: http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/belief/2010/aug/28/philosophy-science
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Astral Society is a metaphysics website for serious-minded metaphysicists, paranormal investigators, philosophers, academics and the spiritually-minded. The emphasis is on research, empirical study and exploration of metaphysical phenomena in a mutually-beneficial and rewarding environment, one that allows for alternative thinking, perspectives and philosophies.
We believe the practicing of metaphysical phenomena and the incredible, uplifting experiences that often result to be empowering and beneficial on both the individual and collective level; we also believe in utilizing our brains to their fullest extent and approaching the subject with intelligence, pragmatism and common sense.
Our overriding plan is two-fold: to conduct experiments on metaphysical phenomena in order to ultimately validate and prove their reality, and to explore, map and fully-comprehend the mechanics underpinning them, as a prelude to complete mastery.
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My New Blog - Unlimited Boundaries | 01 Sep 10 |
13:32:09 by XanthViews: 18 | Comments: 0
Hi everyone, I decided to get my thoughts and ideas written (typed? lol) down in an effort to save them for future use and for the reading pleasure of anyone who cares enough. htt... |
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Swifty's Dreams | 01 Sep 10 |
13:15:07 by SwiftyViews: 18 | Comments: 1
Looking at some of the members dream journals I think its a good idea for me to keep a log off my dreams so that I can review them at a later date.
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