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Saturday August 30, 2008
[ Philosophy ]
Logic and the Future
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Many, who have poorly understood the power of analysis, logic and "scientific" prediction, put great weight on the so-called "analysis of facts" to predict the future. In Fact, Fiction and Forecast, Fourth Edition, philosopher Nelson Goodman writes:
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Inquisition, Fact and Fiction
Some say The Inquisition ended centuries ago. They may be right but, in 21st century, torture (depending on how you define torture) continues as a means to extract the required confessions from the victims. Whether the confessions are truth or false, may matter not, as long as they perpetuate the necessary fears and the required propaganda.
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