PeterS comments on Absolute denial for atheists - Less Wrong

39 Post author: taw 16 July 2009 03:41PM

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Comment author: PeterS 16 July 2009 06:39:44PM 0 points [-]

although I think it is demonstrably untrue, I expect it will draw much reflexive denial.

I'm having trouble reconciling those two statements. I'm even having trouble trying to express just why they seem... inconsistent, or inharmonious? Could you elaborate a bit?

Comment author: billswift 16 July 2009 07:52:21PM *  1 point [-]

I think he means that it can be reliably argued (demonstrated) to not be true, but many denials will be by people who cannot adequately argue the point, it will just be reflexive for them.