@Meaningness reductionism is one of the most successful knowledge generating activities we've ever invented. In science.
@Jayarava I am skeptical that “reductionism” is a good summary of what works in science. It’s ill-defined, and to the extent it’s defined,
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@Jayarava , it’s not an accurate explanation for how science works. However, you may have a particular use of term in mind that is useful. -
@Meaningness No one is saying it's an "accurate explanation..." are they? Are you having a side conversation with someone else? - 1 more reply
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@Meaningness You keep saying it's "ill-defined", but I've no doubt what it means or how to apply it. It's a very simple concept -
@Jayarava I’m sorry, maybe I missed something. Can you point to your definition? ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reductionism … explains some of the confusions )
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