... the attempts to deliberately convey characteristics versus attempts to add some element of rigour.
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... and how science is really practised (cf. Beveridge ref earlier) is very different from most people's concept of science, too,
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fair enough . But as you say, even if something does not follow the scientific method it still can be very useful e.g. philosophy.
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I understand the problems that claims of science can provide but remember also, that's not necessarily the fault of the author.
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"not necessarily the fault of the author"? - TBH, in that specific case I'd have my doubts... (but yeah, I'm biased... :-( )
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ah ... well I don't know the history but purely on my own selfish grounds can I suggest you let the bias go ...
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"Let the bias go": true - let's just leave it at that. And thanks for taking me seriously in this - is much appreciated! :-)
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Challenge is always good . My own nemesis is and I'm truly grateful to him for how he has pushed and prodded.
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I've learned a lot from . I enjoy the push as it forced me to question the limits, constraints & validity ...
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... but there is a point where challenge can become personified. So I respect your view, I hope you let any bias slide.
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I think it's from a collection and obviously a response to paper by some less famous dude named Sutton in same issue
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