You sum it up well with ["Science" is not a term with a single, rigorous definition.] At one point in time, a friend asked me to write up a consistent definitio

You sum it up well with ["Science" is not a term with a single, rigorous definition.] At one point in time, a friend asked me to write up a consistent definition of "science" that he could use for a course he was giving. As I was doing research for this article, I could not find any generally agreed upon definitive definition for what "science" was. It had such a diverse range of meanings. At best, all I could do was define various fields in which there was research going in a systematic, logical and well planned manner. Not at all, what I expected when I started. This is one of the reasons why I don't use the word nowadays. Like I said, from my perspective, the word carries way too much baggage and only causes problems when discussing different subjects. You then go on to say [This is a weakness on your part. Unless your idea of science is at least somewhat compatible with, say, what Feyerabend described in Against Method, you may have a romantic and unsubstantiated view of science, which could be dismissed just as easily as your dismissal of those that bandy about the word "science."] My problem with this statement is that amongst various groups who are classified as professional scientists, there is much debate over what "science" is or isn't. An example of this debate is the long running differences that have occurred over whether or not "String Theory" in all of its myriad variations can be classified as science or physics. Please do note that I did say that what I wrote was my opinion and that you may well have a different opinion and perspective. If you don't agree, I don't have a problem with that. You may be having far better success than I when it comes to discussing all sorts of subjects. At any rate, I'll stop making further comments now as I have to get a fire going to get the house warmed up. We have had the first month of spring pass and it's still far too cold for my wife to endure not having a fire running.