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From: John Foster <[log in to unmask]>
To: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Saturday, December 05, 1998 12:18 PM
Subject: Re: Is Altruism consistent with environmentalsim?
>This is an example of the fundamental problem with empirical scientific
>method. Simply stating that because modern science cannot prove a theory
>does not automatically mean that the theory or belief is untrue. There are
>many phenomenon in the universe that are much too difficult to prove or
>explain with scientific method.
So, on what basis do you believe a theory? Because you like it? Because it
fits your preconceived notions? Faith? Because it's more fun to believe than
not to believe?
Bissell
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