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Strictly and formally speaking "proof" is impossible outside of deductive systems such as logic/mathematics. In non-axiomatic systems (such as reality) all you
by ukj 7y ago
Strictly and formally speaking "proof" is impossible outside of deductive systems such as logic/mathematics.
In non-axiomatic systems (such as reality) all you have is inductive reasoning, and all inductive theories are Underdetermined.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Underdetermination https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Underdetermination
- friendlybus 7y agoThe idea that this is reality is a faith-based axiom, including the idea that all you have is inductive reasoning.
- ukj 7y agoSure. And what about the idea that you have ideas? This is what I mean by self-reference being inescapable... You are welcome to perform deduction in practice, but you have no absolute truths to start deducing with. Everything that you consider to be an "absolute truth" has been arrived at by induction.
- friendlybus 7y agoAssuming your truths are reasoned then yes, but that is not the only way to have a truth. Second hand truths inherited from others can be instilled by an emotional relationship or claims of a spiritual experience from drug taking can generate psychological experiences that are sourced as more true than reason.