January 2010
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In scientific practice the real confirmation questions always involve the...
– Thomas S. Kuhn: ‘The function of measurement in modern physical science’ (via fuckyeahphilosophy)
I REMEMBER CLEARLY KUHN’S BOOK ON SCIENTIFIC REVOLUTION, AND THAT TWO THEORIES ARE COMPARABLE IF AND ONLY IF THEY ARE BOTH EQUAL IN FITTING.
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Doubt thou the stars are fire,
Doubt that the sun doth move,
Doubt truth to be...
– Hamlet, Act 2, Scene 2; Shakespeare (submitted by colorful-rain) (via quote-book)
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Craig Schuftan: Hey! Nietzsche! Leave Them Kids... →
fuckyeahphilosophy:
“Who knew Lord Byron had something in common with My Chemical Romance? Armed with an encyclopaedic knowledge of pop culture, Craig Schuftan traces the history of romanticism in rock and roll, drawing comparisons between 19th century poetic giants and the heroes of indie, glam and emo music. In this talk with Zan Rowe, Schuftan explores the links between music, philosophy and...