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#59 (C&R, Chap 8) - On the Status of Science and Metaphysics (Plus reflections on the Brett Hall blog exchange)

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The Paradox of Irrefutable Theories

This chapter explores the complex interplay between scientific theory and philosophical critique, focusing on the irrefutability of certain philosophical assertions and their implications in scientific inquiry. Through the discussion of various types of theories and the idea of irrefutability, it challenges the notion that both a theory and its negation can coexist as valid. The chapter also delves into the debate surrounding the is-ought distinction, emphasizing the need for critical discourse and logical reasoning in assessing the validity of theories.

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