In latin unknowing = insciens ,so is everyone in science unknowing?

  • Thread starter Thread starter wolram
  • Start date Start date
  • Tags Tags
    Science
AI Thread Summary
The discussion centers around the concept of knowledge in science, particularly the Latin roots of the word "science," which comes from "scire," meaning "to know." It highlights the paradox that, since no scientific theory or hypothesis can be proven 100% correct, one could argue that scientists do not truly "know" anything. This leads to a debate about the nature of scientific knowledge and the process of entering the field of science. Some participants suggest that achieving certainty in science is possible if hypotheses align with experimental results within an acceptable margin of error, while others maintain that the inherent uncertainty in scientific inquiry means that complete knowledge is unattainable.
wolram
Gold Member
Dearly Missed
Messages
4,410
Reaction score
555
In latin unknowing = insciens ,so is everyone in science unknowing?
 
Physics news on Phys.org
How does one exactally get in science?
 
wolram said:
In latin unknowing = insciens ,so is everyone in science unknowing?

in = not, sciens = knowing... Notice the word "science" doesn't have the "in" modifier. Science derives from the Latin scire, "to know," more particularly the present participle sciens, "knowing."
 
However, no theory or hypothesis can ever be proven 100% correct, therefore, it could be said that no scientist 'knows' anything.
 
hypnagogue said:
in = not, sciens = knowing... Notice the word "science" doesn't have the "in" modifier. Science derives from the Latin scire, "to know," more particularly the present participle sciens, "knowing."
Im not sure which one to support, i know aids is a big problem, but so are
the others, my computer is for the best cause, help.
 
GOD__AM said:
How does one exactally get in science?
By removing ones brain.
 
matthyaouw said:
However, no theory or hypothesis can ever be proven 100% correct, therefore, it could be said that no scientist 'knows' anything.

What do you mean? There are plenty of hypothesis which proves 100% correct. If it agrees with experiment within a uitable degree of accuracy, it *is* 100% correct.
 

Similar threads

How Much Do We Really Know About the Universe?
Replies
4
Views
1K
How do mods combat pseudoscientific misunderstandings among users
Replies
34
Views
3K
A Critique of Everett's "Many Wolds" interpretation
Replies
4
Views
2K
Why did writers use ancient latin to make their point?
Replies
8
Views
2K
Latin in Science: Usage & Examples
Replies
19
Views
10K
I Estimate thickness of an object based on radiative heat flux decay curve
Replies
2
Views
2K
Python Is there a Python function that finds an unknown inside an integral?
Replies
3
Views
2K
Latin Wordplay: A Game for Latin Lovers
Replies
3
Views
2K
How to make your ideas reach people?
Replies
13
Views
2K
Periodic Table Element Names: Latin vs. Germanic
Replies
12
Views
2K

Hot Threads

Recent Insights

Back
Top