Repeatability is an essential ingredient in physics, for instance, but it is
not in cosmology. The main aspect of cosmology is deductive rather than
inductive. Accordingly, in cosmology we postulate mathematical models and
compare its logical implications with the existing cosmological data. Of
course, the same procedure is used in physics, witness the relativity work
of Einstein. However, the greatest development in physics is generalizing
into laws from repeatable, experimental evidence. The latter is lacking in
any scientific theory relating unique events, e.g., questions of origins.
Take care,
Moorad
-----Original Message-----
From: William A. Wetzel <n6rky@pacbell.net>
To: Keith B Miller <kbmill@ksu.edu>
Cc: asa@calvin.edu <asa@calvin.edu>
Date: Wednesday, June 02, 1999 7:17 AM
Subject: Re: Meta 103: Genes, Genesis, and God: Skyhooks and Cranes
>Keith:
>
>Very interesting points here... Question: Repeatability??? Can all of the
>points be verified in the lab? If not -> it falls well outside the sphere
>of science.
>
>One has to be VERY careful with metaphysics my friend :)
>
>Best Wishes,
>William - N6RKY