history of science – Uncommon Descent

The scientific revolution depended in part on disproven theories

Many true tales of science are not the subjects of lectern oratory. Here’s one: brain localization. How did the idea develop? Originally via phrenology.

Truth Will Set You Free TLH @ 30: "Lying to millions of students. It's how Atheist science works." This is absolutely true. And they have... – The slow descent of “Science!” As...
ET I was just pointing out that "Jack" argues from extreme ignorance. – Is “string theory world” in some...
bornagain77 Bjørn Lomborg,,; born 6 January 1965) is a Danish author and President of the think tank, Copenhagen Consensus Center. He... – The slow descent of “Science!” As...
harry How about insisting they stop teaching asininity in public schools? Science was thoroughly and completely wrong about the Universe being... – Another reason not to teach Darwinism...
William J Murray WJM, it still remains that you are arbitrarily redefining language. ... Go get your own word. You do not own... – L&FP, 47: The challenge of "proof"...
KRock I'll pose another question. Is this current state of science (i.e., its politicization) a consequence of postmodern ideology? It seems... – Science journalist: Science IS political!
kairosfocus FINDINGS: Proof is a term too often used more for rhetorical impact than for humble acknowledgement of the achievements and... – L&FP, 47: The challenge of "proof"...
jerry why would we want to read teh opinions of an ex-tennis player anyway Shows a distinct under-appreciation for a great... – The slow descent of “Science!” As...
kairosfocus PS: As a reminder CED: embody (?m?b?d?) vb (tr) , -bodies, -bodying or -bodied 1. to give a tangible, bodily,... – L&FP, 47: The challenge of "proof"...
Bob O'H I've no idea if Borg has written abything about climate change, and why would we want to read teh opinions... – The slow descent of “Science!” As...
kairosfocus WJM, it still remains that you are arbitrarily redefining language. The dictionary has been long since cited on the point... – L&FP, 47: The challenge of "proof"...
mohammadnursyamsu The logical definition of fact, the creationist definition, applies to all matters of fact. And then when there is a... – L&FP, 47: The challenge of "proof"...
kairosfocus Jack, I will be direct: 1: Kindly provide a single actually observed case where blind chance and/or mechanical necessity have... – Is “string theory world” in some...
William J Murray KF said: Go get your own words. Again, KF, if you understood IRT you'd understand I'm applying the word "embody"... – L&FP, 47: The challenge of "proof"...
mohammadnursyamsu The problem in teaching darwinism, is that natural selection theory is the only theory in science which is based on... – Another reason not to teach Darwinism...
polistra This is just the usual diversity racket. These writers are pushing their own "training" companies which will profit from the... – We are informed at Nature Communications...
jerry so a naïve analysis will be largely wrong. Probably the history of most of those advocating changes to deal with... – The slow descent of “Science!” As...
kairosfocus Q, you are right. The general rhetorical strategy is to find red herring distractors, drag away from an inconvenient focus... – Is “string theory world” in some...
kairosfocus ET, there is no need to entertain village atheist anti-bible rants. Those perplexed are advised to see Paul Copan and... – Is “string theory world” in some...
bornagain77 Jack labels practically everyone here as "religious nut jobs' with a few 'rational posters'. And he gives WJM as an... – Is “string theory world” in some...
kairosfocus F/N: Those not aware should realise that because UD is a leading ID blog, it is surrounded by a penumbra... – Is “string theory world” in some...