No, please keep this thread.
After we understand the definitions of words like ?facts,? I?m expecting to talk about science?s place in the grand scheme of things. Any thoughts on that #5 definition?
back to fact:
the dictionary link above provides an answer:
#5 : ?a piece of information presented as having objective reality?
is how science speaks of facts that form the foundation of a theory.
vs.
#3 : ?the quality of being actual?
#4 a : ?something that has actual existence?
#4 b : ?an actual occurrence?
which are the common usages; as well as being used scientifically (as when observations are made, results gathered, etc.) to lend support or falsify a theory.
To me the phrase ?information presented as? is the key. This is the kind of ?fact? (fundamental), upon which a theory is based. It?d probably be better to use the word assumption, but that sounds too weak; maybe ?founding assumption? would better describe it.
Hopefully,
~Samwik?
P.S. see my link on the quotes thread? ....the LUCKY 9%!
