We Are Using Philosophical Criteria in Choosing Our Models

"People need to be aware that there is a range of models that could explain the observations," Ellis argues. "For instance, I can construct you a spherically symmetrical universe with Earth at its center, and you cannot disprove it based...

Do You Suppose It Is Beyond Us to Produce a Dual System of Astronomy?

Do you suppose it is beyond us to produce a dual system of astronomy? The stars can be near or distant, according as we need them. Do you suppose our mathematicians are unequal to that? Have you forgotten doublethink?

Source: 1984  by George Orwell

We Think Our Beliefs Are Based on Sound Evidence

Another reason to adopt moderate skepticism concerns the very real danger that we might be deceiving ourselves in our beliefs, even when we think our beliefs are based on sound evidence. One way in which this can happen is well...

Source: The Beatles and Philosophy  by David Detmer

Different Theories Add Strength to the Edifice

This architecture of scientific logic has an inherent beauty which emerges from how various arguments fit together, how several measurements interlock with one another, and how different theories are suddenly introduced to add strength to the edifice.

Source: Big Bang  by Simon Singh

Nothing More than Reflected Sunlight

Throw in some assumptions, such as moonlight being nothing more than reflected sunlight, and a framework of scientific logic takes shape.

Source: Big Bang  by Simon Singh