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That's a big topic, and the definition of simple is subtle. I recommend David Deutsch's book _The Beginning of Infinity_ for an accessible introduction to what
by tlb 8y ago
That's a big topic, and the definition of simple is subtle. I recommend David Deutsch's book _The Beginning of Infinity_ for an accessible introduction to what makes one theory better than another when they both fit the observations.
- whatshisface 8y agoOne theory might be better than another when they both fit the observations, but you can't say which one is true-er. For example, were Newton been presented with GR but only allowed his contemporary evidence, he should not conclude that classical gravitation is more true than GR on the grounds that he doesn't have any evidence for the additional complexity.
- RobertoG 8y agoI think you are wrong. If he is following the scientific method, and he doesn't have evidence, he should 'conclude' that. The key is that in science, you never 'conclude' (in the sense of finalize) anything. Everything is temporal until new evidence deny your current understanding.