Is Thomas Campbell's My Big TOE Philosophy Disguised as Physics?

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Thomas Campbell's "My Big TOE" (Theory of Everything) is primarily a philosophical framework rather than a scientific theory. Critics argue that the personal nature of Campbell's theory, indicated by the title "My Big TOE," suggests a lack of credibility typically associated with established scientific theories published in peer-reviewed journals. The discussion highlights a clear distinction between philosophy and physics, emphasizing that credible scientific theories must adhere to rigorous academic standards rather than being presented in popular science or philosophy formats.

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http://www.my-big-toe.com/
This does not look like physics, it looks like philosophy. Is this person a crackpot?
 
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pat777 said:
http://www.my-big-toe.com/
This does not look like physics, it looks like philosophy. Is this person a crackpot?
probally It says MY big toe Theory whcih means personal theory, which means crackpot.
 
Credible theories are first published in science journals, not pop science books; and esp not pop philosophy/religion books.

Note also that all theories begin as personal theories.
 

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