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PLEASE DO NOT REPLY (but do vote) until I have posted a second time, stating a secondary topic for this thread, thanks. (PS: Sorry again Ivan, I'll do it right this time!)
Originally posted by Jonathan
PLEASE DO NOT REPLY (but do vote) until I have posted a second time, stating a secondary topic for this thread, thanks. (PS: Sorry again Ivan, I'll do it right this time!)
Originally posted by FZ+
Uh... mind if I break the rule a bit, but credibility isn't exactly an absolute scale. In other words, give us a modern philosopher that you find credible.
In fact, is credibility in fact something aimed for by philosophy in general? An atheist would for example find aristotle more credible than aquinas, and a theist the other way round.
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Please someone post, do you guys think it's true? How could it be? If not, Herodotus is wrong, if so, evolution is wrong. (Assuming that I'm correctly interpreting 'flying snake' as being a form of extinct dinosaur.)
Herodotus said they had bat wings.
1+1 does not equal 5Obviously, this sounds like a myth, but in a passage shortly before he talked about the Pheonix myth, and mentioned that he doesn't think there is any credibility to it, which tells us that he isn't just blindly repeating folklore, but critically analysing what he is told.
Greek philosophers, such as Aristotle, Plato, and Pythagoras, played a crucial role in the development of science. They laid the foundation for many scientific principles and methods that are still used today. Their emphasis on observation, reasoning, and logic paved the way for the scientific method, which is the basis of modern science.
The credibility of Greek philosophers varies depending on the specific philosopher and their ideas. While some of their theories, such as the geocentric model of the universe, have been disproven, many of their ideas have stood the test of time and are still considered credible. It is important to remember that their ideas were based on the limited knowledge and technology of their time, and should be evaluated in that context.
While some Greek philosophers did conduct experiments, it was not a common practice among all of them. Many of their theories were based on observation and reasoning rather than empirical evidence. However, their emphasis on logic and critical thinking played a crucial role in the development of the scientific method.
Greek philosophers had a significant influence on modern scientific thinking. Their emphasis on observation, reasoning, and logic laid the foundation for the scientific method, which is still used today. They also made important contributions in fields such as mathematics, astronomy, and biology, which have shaped our understanding of the natural world.
One common misconception is that Greek philosophers were always correct in their theories and ideas. While they made important contributions to science, they were also limited by the knowledge and technology of their time, and some of their ideas have been proven incorrect. Another misconception is that all Greek philosophers conducted experiments to support their theories, when in fact, this was not the case for all of them.