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Ways of knowing

Submitted by Wil Franklin on Fri, 09/05/2008 - 12:46pm.

 

I once would agree with you that science "is only one way of knowing". Now, I am not so sure.  That is to say, if science is redefined as the process of inquiry, then by nature of living organisms - we can only understand through sensing, reflecting, intergrating and testing.

Intuition is only speculation.  Knowing I would argue takes a test for verification.  Then it becomes a looping process that is no different than science?  Or, maybe not?  

 

p.s. - did you go to EMS?

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