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| − | A branch of study dedicated to the accumulation and classification of observable facts in order to formulate general laws about the natural world.<ref>Wile, Dr. Jay L. ''Exploring Creation With General Science''. Anderson: Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. | + | A branch of study dedicated to the accumulation and classification of observable facts in order to formulate general laws about the natural world.<ref>Wile, Dr. Jay L. ''Exploring Creation With General Science''. Anderson: Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. Science is based on the ontological position of [[empiricism]]- that the material realm is all that exists, that it exists [[mind-independently]], and that our senses can be trusted to perceive the material realm with reasonable and calculable accuracy. Our understanding of the universe has been increasing [[exponentially]] since Mankind discovered [[agriculture]] 5000 years ago, accellerating yet further with the notable developments of [[Scientific Method]]- the system of [[hypothesis]], [[experiment]], and [[refinement]] that must be used to meet strict peer-review procedures used today, and increasing [[computer] power over the last 50 years. |
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| + | Recent scientific discoveries appear to be in conflict with a [[literal]] interpretation of many [[holy books]], including the [[Bibble]]. However, science and empiricism make no claims about the nature of any potential [[supernatural]], [[immaterial]] realm, as these are impossible to assess empirically. Many scientists use philosophical tools such as [[Ockham's Razor]] and point to phenomena such as [[The God of the Gaps]] to argue for an implicit rejection of untestable hypotheses. | ||
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Revision as of 18:36, March 15, 2007
A branch of study dedicated to the accumulation and classification of observable facts in order to formulate general laws about the natural world.[1]
References
- ↑ Wile, Dr. Jay L. Exploring Creation With General Science. Anderson: Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. Science is based on the ontological position of empiricism- that the material realm is all that exists, that it exists mind-independently, and that our senses can be trusted to perceive the material realm with reasonable and calculable accuracy. Our understanding of the universe has been increasing exponentially since Mankind discovered agriculture 5000 years ago, accellerating yet further with the notable developments of Scientific Method- the system of hypothesis, experiment, and refinement that must be used to meet strict peer-review procedures used today, and increasing [[computer] power over the last 50 years. Recent scientific discoveries appear to be in conflict with a literal interpretation of many holy books, including the Bibble. However, science and empiricism make no claims about the nature of any potential supernatural, immaterial realm, as these are impossible to assess empirically. Many scientists use philosophical tools such as Ockham's Razor and point to phenomena such as The God of the Gaps to argue for an implicit rejection of untestable hypotheses. 2000