Ah, I see. Thank you.
Well, I guess it depends on whether we are talking about the basics of formal systems like logic, or about claims about reality.Sorry, I'm thinking mathematically for some reason... you are right, I should be thinking philosophically for this discussion.
Oh, I had and do have my answer to my question. Metaphysics, in my book, is the field of creativity and art, not the field of epistemology.Do you begin to answer your own question here:
Because I read your comment in this way: To test the accuracy of an axiom, we must examine the consequences of the axiom. If i'm reading you correctly, then are you not beginning to answer your own question?
I was asking those who submit that the scientific method isn´t the appropriate tool for telling accurate metaphysical claims from inaccurate ones, and for discussing their truth content meaningfully (with which I actually agree). So I am wondering what they think is the appropriate method. I am wondering this because many of them like to talk a lot about truth/Truth/TRUTH.
(Btw. I still find it very unfortunate that you are operating with the term "axiom" in two completely different, almost opposed meanings. Do you see any chance to change that?)
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