Re: The critical approach (was Re: [asa] Miracle healing?)

On 5/23/08, Murray Hogg <muzhogg@netspace.net.au> wrote:
Perhaps it could be an interesting exercise for folk on the ASA group
to pause before their next critical e-mail and ask whether they've
given due consideration to the potential strengths of an "opposing"
point-of-view. As the old adage says; "you never learn anything from
somebody who agrees with you."

That's the first rule of science, as I was taught it at Carnegie Tech eons ago.

"First of all, consider ALL the evidence and arguments."

When one does this, many many seemingly simple issues turn out to be
very very complex.

That does not mean one can sit on the fence forever, of course! But
when one has done the necessary study, it is easier to respect those
with whom you differ.

Burgy

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Received on Sat May 24 10:59:19 2008