I'm not sure if we are understanding each other (if you are, then I am not.) What I am trying to point out is not how to play with definitions. I am trying to point out that Descartes' theories cannot be tested by science because thay are not science. Science and Descartes have two different fundamental backings, and thus they are incompatible. You cannot apply a Cartesian circle or the scientific method to ideas that do not recognise these fundamental principles. It is like trying to tell a computer to "go **** itself". It will come out in a failure, either because the response was read as incorrect, or because the computer will tell you it does not understand. You have to work with the computer for it to respond correctly. Likewise, Descartes does not work in science because he is fundamentally seperated from the ideas that science tries to use to prove him wrong. Do not be mistaken- I am not anti-science. I just don't think science has any place with Descartes. Either you follow him or you don't.Originally Posted by AdrianII
Bookmarks