Philippe Lemoine: Bad Covid Science, Ukraine Analysis, and Philosophy — #62
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The Representational Theory of Measurement and Philosophical Perspectives
Exploring the Representational Theory of Measurement, the chapter delves into its roots in physics, mathematicians' and psychologists' development in the 50s and 60s, and critique against strong empirical verifiability. The debate on the indispensability of mathematics in science is discussed, challenging the common belief with mention of a philosopher's book arguing against it. The chapter also covers measurement theory, empirically verifying theories, and delves into the speaker's experiences in philosophy, Twitter engagement, and criticism of scientific methods in COVID literature.
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