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Neuro-realisme

Posted by Prowisorio on Saturday, October 30, 2010, In : filosofie 
[...] brain imaging "provides visual proof that acupuncture alleviates pain". The reality, of course, is much simpler: for your own personal experience of pain, which is all that matters, if you say that your pain is relieved, then your pain is relieved (and I wish good luck to any doctor who tells his patient their pain has gone, when it hasn't, just because some magical scan says it has). [...]

Lost your libido? Let's try a little neuro-realism, madam (Ben Goldrace in The Guardian)


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Moraal en wetenschap

Posted by Prowisorio on Friday, October 22, 2010, In : filosofie 

As we come to a scientific understanding of morality, society is not going to descend into anarchy. Instead, we may be able to shape our moral thinking towards nobler ends.

Morality: Don't be afraid – science can make us better (New Scientist)

Morality: 'We can send religion to the scrap heap' (New Scientist)

Morality: Do your worst, virtually (New Scientist)


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