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No. Determinism is not a scientific thesis. Instead, it belongs to the philosophy of science. It helps to think of there being three levels. First, there is the world itself. Second, there are scientists studying the world, particularly its regularities. Third, there are philosophers of science who study the scientists who are studying the world. For example, when a scientist notices regularity, he or she might propose a causal law. Causal laws have an "if -- then" form: if an event of this type occurs, then an event of that type occurs. If this happens, then that happens; alternatively, this causes that. Scientists attempt to fashion causal laws into comprehensive scientific theories. Therefore, scientists are trying to understand what causes what. Notice that scientists take the notion of causation for granted. By way of contrast, philosophers of science do not. They wonder about what scientists are doing. For example, when a scientist claims that "If X, then Y" or "X causes Y", the philosopher of science may ask, "What is a cause?" The question "What is a cause?" is not itself a scientific question; scientists take for granted the notion of a cause. Philosophers of science do not. "What is a cause?" is a question in the philosophy of science. It is a philosophical question. In other words, issues in the philosophy of science are more fundamental than issues in science. Whether or not determinism is true is one of those issues. Therefore, it's like the question about the nature of causation itself. This does not mean, though, that issues in the philosophy of science are more important than scientific issues. All it means is that they occur on a different level.
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Can science prove something that does not exist?
Science cannot really PROVE anything. If you consider the arguments of, for example, the 18th century philosopher David Hume, then you will see that science cannot prove things as it consistently relies on induction to form conclusions and induction does not say that something is definitely the result of something else, only that it could be or is likely or even appears at this moment to be the only explanation. Therefore, if we put this belief into the original question "Can science prove something that does not exist?", both yes and no can be argued. No because science cannot prove anything, therefore, it cannot prove something that does exist and it cannot prove something that does not exist. Yes because if you do still believe that science can prove that existing things do exist, you will believe that it can prove that non-exisiting also exist because obviously if a mistake is made to come to this false conclusion, you (the person who has found such a result) will not know the mistake has occured and will not question it if you have done everything right according to the procedures for proving things, because you believe that if you have followed such procedures then you must have proven it because that is the way you believe science works. A complicated discussion really, depends what you believe about the reliabity of 'fact' and the nature of 'proof'. it's true the science is can really prove any thing.=]
Does quantum mechanics disprove determinism?
Quantum mechanics challenges the idea of determinism by introducing uncertainty at the smallest scales of matter. While it doesn't necessarily disprove determinism, it suggests that the universe may not operate in a completely predictable way.
Is it necessarily true that God does not exist if determinism is correct?
No, the existence of God is not necessarily ruled out by determinism. Determinism is the belief that all events, including human actions, are ultimately determined by causes external to the will. This does not necessarily preclude the existence of a higher power or deity.
What is genetic determinism?
Genetic determinism refers to the degree that inherited traits affect the expression of a particular behavior or condition. Eye color, for example, is determined 100% genetically. Alcohol addiction is a combination of genetics (often) and the effects of behavior, and a broken toe has nothing to do with genetics, although even there one might have a genetic predisposition for clumsiness.
What are the arguments against determinism?
Arguments against determinism include the belief that it undermines free will and personal responsibility, as well as the idea that it overlooks the role of randomness and unpredictability in the universe. Some also argue that determinism fails to account for the complexity of human behavior and the potential for genuine creativity and innovation.
How do you prove science wrong?
I know for one thing, that science can't prove anything. That is essentially one major thing that makes up science today, and has for centuries. But really, If science can't prove anything, Did science just prove that science can't prove anything? Because if it did, then you can prove that science is wrong, because you just proved something!
Can science prove something?
no
What is a nontestable question?
it is a question that science cannot prove such as, "are vampires real", because science cannot prove that supernatural things exist
What is a non testable question?
it is a question that science cannot prove such as, "are vampires real", because science cannot prove that supernatural things exist
What does science say about Heaven and Hell?
it does and it doesnt exist can prove and cant not prove so there you have it
Does science prove theories are wrong by using experiments?
An experiment can prove they are wrong or right ...:)
What is experiment in science?
It is a graph, chart, or pictures in a science project to prove that you did the project.
When was A Determinism of Morality created?
A Determinism of Morality was created on 2010-05-25.
What is the main idea of forensic science?
the main idea of forensic science is to prove the things
How will you prove that religion without science is lame and science without religion is blind?
Sumit vashishtha
What is a sentence using the word determinism?
The concept of free will is usually considered the opposite of determinism. A believer in determinism, he did not try to prevent what he considered to be God's will.
What is the background for a science project?
The overall information you are trying to prove
