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Conclusion
Every attempt to know the world rests on a set of assumptions that cannot be tested
In theory, almost everything can be tested with infinite time, resources, and technology.
However, there are somethings that cannot be tested when regarding morals, ethics and the matter of opinion.
This does not mean they should be disregarded in comparison to a theory that can be explained.
In conclusion, the world is subjective and so nothing can be proven; therefore we our attempts to know the world rest on our most supported ideas.
Knowledge Questions
Is it right to allocate excessive resoures and time to prove past assumptions?
Is it fair to disregard what cannot be proven (the arts) when scientific theory is present?
examples
- Religion
- Language
- Scientific Theory
- Ethics
Language
Explanation
I looked confused, so he said, “When I say the word ‘quality’, what do you think it means?”
I thought and said, “Quality means it works. It’s well-built. It will last.”
“In Korea, if I ask almost anyone what quality means, they’ll say, ‘it’s brand new’.
“In Japan, if I ask almost anyone what quality means, they’ll say, ‘it’s perfect - zero defects’.
“In China, if I ask almost anyone what quality means, they’ll say, ‘it gives status’.
Every attempt to know the world rests on a set of assumptions that cannot be tested
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Every attempt to know the world rests on a set of assumptions that cannot be tested
Reason
With the right resources and infinite time, anything can be tested.
We claim a source to be knowledge when we have no way to disprove it.
It's rational thinking using evidence to deduce and make connections. Which is why, looking through reason, scientific theory makes sense. And the arts, due to the lack of hard evidence that can be explained, is disregarded.
Every explanation/theory on the functioning of the world is based on a pool of shared/accepted knowledge that cannot be proved or dissapproved. Contradictions between beliefs occur due to this reason.
Memory
- Language
- Reason
- Memory
- Intuition
- Faith
Memory is relevant because all assumptions are derived from memory. All reports use memory of previous observations.
REAL LIFE SITUATION
Intuition
the Arts Vs natural Science
Instinct/gut feelings is the main influence of our perceptions. If we don't understand something, intuition leads us to a conclusion.
art
Natural
Science
CERN
- At cern, they carry out a set of experiments in their LHC
- Replicating what happened a trillionth of a second after the big bang occured.
- Tests a theory that explains our origins (set of most basic assumptions)
- Clashes with religious beliefs
Bayeux Tapestry
1066
- The battle of Hastings in 1066 is depicted in the Bayeux tapestry
- Primary source of information we have on the battle
- Arrow in the eye
- If we gather facts of the past from a tapestry, how can we then argue that the BIble is just a book.
- Scientists can't prove or disprove this
Knowledge Claim
With the right resources and infinite time, anything can be tested.
Knowledge Claim
We claim a source to be knowledge when we have no way to disprove it.
Faith
To help assist some people to understand the world, they use their faith. Faith is supported by arts such as the bible and can also be questioned by natural science. Although there is not a faith that is proven, people still use faith as a set of assumptions to understand the world around them.
Sense Perception
The way in which we believe things is totally influenced by our sense perceptions. It usually dominates our thoughts and personal point of view.