The discussion centers on the distinction between "knowledge" and "belief," emphasizing that knowledge is often viewed as "justified true belief" in philosophical terms. Participants argue that scientific knowledge, while rigorously tested, is still a form of belief, as it is subject to change based on new evidence. The conversation highlights the importance of testability in differentiating knowledge from belief, with some asserting that beliefs can be personal and not universally verifiable. Ultimately, the dialogue reveals that the definitions of knowledge and belief vary significantly among individuals, leading to confusion and debate.
PREREQUISITESPhilosophers, students of epistemology, and anyone interested in the nuances of knowledge versus belief, particularly in scientific and religious contexts.
brainstorm said:If I miss some finer nuance that you claim is irritating that I miss, my question to you is whether it was explicit? If it wasn't, then the "teacher" needs to learn to better explicate what was missed.
apeiron said:If an issue appears repeatedly in your interactions with people, then it is likely to be your issue.
brainstorm said:"likely" isn't good enough to establish certainty. Provide an example for analysis and I'll apologize if I was at fault.
apeiron said:Try https://www.physicsforums.com/showpost.php?p=2664214&postcount=20
Originally Posted by brainstorm
You can measure an imaginary unicorn...
Yeah, you can't measure imaginary things. You can pretend to, but that's totally irrelevant to anything we're discussing.
I'm trying to keep this on track here. I think we'd all appreciate a little effort.