06 Feb '14 02:30>
I believe there should be a forum named Hypothesis & Theory Forum and maybe a Philosophy Forum because most of what I see on here is not real science.
Originally posted by KazetNagorraHmmm, ok so we have a hypothesis that RJHinds [hereto referred to as "The Subject"]
Hypothesis: RJHinds' secret fetish is downward pointing thumbs.
Originally posted by googlefudgeI guess the hypothesis could be falsified by finding a post by The Subject which is not absolutely retarded, revolting or otherwise reprehensible. The search is still on.
Hmmm, ok so we have a hypothesis that RJHinds [hereto referred to as "The Subject"]
likes receiving, and seeks out thumbs down votes.
We therefore now need an experiment that will seek to falsify this hypothesis.
Do we have any proposals?
Originally posted by KazetNagorraHypothesis: This is no more than a guess or opinion without any evidence. Once it is investigated and there is a little evidence then it may be called a theory.
Hypothesis: RJHinds' secret fetish is downward pointing thumbs.
Originally posted by KazetNagorraAhh, but would that falsify the hypothesis.
I guess the hypothesis could be falsified by finding a post by The Subject which is not absolutely retarded, revolting or otherwise reprehensible. The search is still on.
Originally posted by googlefudgeYour hypothesis is a logical fallacy. I will not try to explain why, because you have shown not to accept correction because of your arrogant and elitist attitude.
Ahh, but would that falsify the hypothesis.
The hypothesis is that the subject likes thumbs down... not that the subject ONLY likes thumbs down.
Originally posted by RJHindsSo it is your hypothesis that he needs correction. Let's see your proof, take it beyond the guessing part.
Your hypothesis is a logical fallacy. I will not try to explain why, because you have shown not to accept correction because of your arrogant and elitist attitude.
Originally posted by RJHindsNo I wont accept your 'correction' because it's wrong.
Your hypothesis is a logical fallacy. I will not try to explain why, because you have shown not to accept correction because of your arrogant and elitist attitude.
Originally posted by googlefudgeI take it then either he fails to understand the difference between a claim and an argument or that fails to understand that all logical fallacies are arguments, or, much more likely I think, he fails to understand both of these things -such is his ignorance and inability (by choice ) of understanding even the most extremely basic rudimentary knowledge. I guess he chooses to not understand this because he knows that if he doesn't choose this, he would not believe his creationist religion that he desperately wants to believe.
No I wont accept your 'correction' because it's wrong.
The original hypothesis was "Hypothesis: RJHinds' secret fetish is downward pointing thumbs."
There are no logical fallacies in that.
The reason being that there is no logical argument being made for there to be a fallacy in.
Originally posted by humyMaybe that is why you are so illogical.
I take it then either he fails to understand the difference between a claim and an argument or that fails to understand that all logical fallacies are arguments, or, much more likely I think, he fails to understand both of these things -such is his ignorance and inability (by choice ) of understanding even the most extremely basic ru ...[text shortened]... earning it as a child (from books and from my brother ) despite my schools never teaching logic!