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ThomasT
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The open threads in the philosophy forum now consist of:
(1) The Special Signal Problem
(2) Whenever a theory appears to you ... (Karl Popper)
(3) Dexter vs. Meursault
(4) Philosophy of Science in Steampunk
While (1) is certainly ok for the philosophy forum, the others, imho, might be more appropriately placed in the general discussion forum, as they seem to me to involve rather more literary than philosophical considerations. The OP in (2) simply presents a statement by Popper and a Wiki link, but no question. The OP in (3) seems to be asking us to interpret and compare the motives of the protagonists in a novel and a television show. The OP in (4) is asking about features of steampunk (a scifi genre) that might be used in a paper for a philosophy of science course.
It seems to me that if the intent of the recent philosophy forum changes was to make the content of that forum more closely approximate the professional standards of the field (philosopy), then that program might be off to a shaky start.
Comments?
(1) The Special Signal Problem
(2) Whenever a theory appears to you ... (Karl Popper)
(3) Dexter vs. Meursault
(4) Philosophy of Science in Steampunk
While (1) is certainly ok for the philosophy forum, the others, imho, might be more appropriately placed in the general discussion forum, as they seem to me to involve rather more literary than philosophical considerations. The OP in (2) simply presents a statement by Popper and a Wiki link, but no question. The OP in (3) seems to be asking us to interpret and compare the motives of the protagonists in a novel and a television show. The OP in (4) is asking about features of steampunk (a scifi genre) that might be used in a paper for a philosophy of science course.
It seems to me that if the intent of the recent philosophy forum changes was to make the content of that forum more closely approximate the professional standards of the field (philosopy), then that program might be off to a shaky start.
Comments?