Do Absolutes Exist? My Perspective

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In summary: They are absolutely real, but we can never measure them to a finite precision. They exist as approximations to real numbers, and as such we can say that they are absolute.Absolutely! :biggrin: but then everything is relative to something else :rofl:Absolutely! :biggrin: but then everything is relative to something else :rofl:Yes. Absolutely! :biggrin: but then everything is relative to something else :rofl:Absolutely! :biggrin: but then everything is relative to something else :rofl:In summary, I believe that there are absolutes in the physical world. Some things are

Do absolutes exist?

  • Yes

    Votes: 24 63.2%
  • No

    Votes: 14 36.8%

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    38
  • #71
pi is and is not a number. pi is a measurement of circular precision. i don't mean number as in the calculating end of things. it's infinite characteristic has more value then a simple/absolute number. where say 2 cannot be used for anything other than caculations.
 
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  • #72
but no absolutes do not exist. humans created mathematics as a guide to "measure", if absolutes exist, its because humans say they exist. absolutes are created by us.
 
  • #73
paledim said:
but no absolutes do not exist. humans created mathematics as a guide to "measure", if absolutes exist, its because humans say they exist. absolutes are created by us.

Take the Vodka for hexample...
 
  • #74
yes lol
 
<h2>1. Do absolutes exist in science?</h2><p>The existence of absolutes in science is a topic of debate. Some scientists argue that scientific laws and principles are absolute, while others argue that they are subject to change as new evidence is discovered. It ultimately depends on one's perspective and interpretation of scientific concepts.</p><h2>2. Can we ever truly know if something is absolute?</h2><p>It is difficult to definitively determine if something is absolute. Scientific theories and laws are based on empirical evidence and are subject to change as new evidence is discovered. Therefore, what may be considered absolute now may not be in the future as our understanding of the universe evolves.</p><h2>3. Are there any absolutes in the natural world?</h2><p>The concept of absolutes in the natural world is controversial. Some argue that the laws of physics, such as gravity and thermodynamics, are absolute and unchanging. However, others argue that even these laws may be subject to change as our understanding of the universe deepens.</p><h2>4. How does the concept of relativity affect the idea of absolutes?</h2><p>Einstein's theory of relativity states that everything is relative to an observer's frame of reference. This challenges the idea of absolutes, as what may be considered absolute in one frame of reference may not be in another. This idea has greatly influenced the way we think about the universe and the concept of absolutes.</p><h2>5. Can the existence of absolutes be proven or disproven?</h2><p>The existence of absolutes is difficult to prove or disprove definitively. It ultimately depends on one's perspective and interpretation of scientific concepts. However, through empirical evidence and the scientific method, we can continue to refine our understanding of the universe and the concept of absolutes.</p>

1. Do absolutes exist in science?

The existence of absolutes in science is a topic of debate. Some scientists argue that scientific laws and principles are absolute, while others argue that they are subject to change as new evidence is discovered. It ultimately depends on one's perspective and interpretation of scientific concepts.

2. Can we ever truly know if something is absolute?

It is difficult to definitively determine if something is absolute. Scientific theories and laws are based on empirical evidence and are subject to change as new evidence is discovered. Therefore, what may be considered absolute now may not be in the future as our understanding of the universe evolves.

3. Are there any absolutes in the natural world?

The concept of absolutes in the natural world is controversial. Some argue that the laws of physics, such as gravity and thermodynamics, are absolute and unchanging. However, others argue that even these laws may be subject to change as our understanding of the universe deepens.

4. How does the concept of relativity affect the idea of absolutes?

Einstein's theory of relativity states that everything is relative to an observer's frame of reference. This challenges the idea of absolutes, as what may be considered absolute in one frame of reference may not be in another. This idea has greatly influenced the way we think about the universe and the concept of absolutes.

5. Can the existence of absolutes be proven or disproven?

The existence of absolutes is difficult to prove or disprove definitively. It ultimately depends on one's perspective and interpretation of scientific concepts. However, through empirical evidence and the scientific method, we can continue to refine our understanding of the universe and the concept of absolutes.

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