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The argument the author makes that all truths are equal and therefore science is no "truer" that anything else is a straw-man. It's valid from the definition of
by eloff 13y ago
The argument the author makes that all truths are equal and therefore science is no "truer" that anything else is a straw-man. It's valid from the definition of the word, but misses the point. Science is "truer" than other things, because in reality we don't know the truth. Science "truths" are more likely to be true than many other things because they have stronger supporting evidence. For example gravity is better supported by the evidence than the existence and deeds of an historical figure.
- dublinben 13y agoScientific truths are also "truer" than other truths because of their predictive value. If you understand gravity, you can assume that the sun will rise tomorrow morning. Even if you fail to make the required sacrifice to the sun god, the sun will still rise tomorrow.