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gjm comments on Science, Engineering, and Uncoolness; Here and Now, Then and There - Less Wrong Discussion

9 Post author: Ritalin 08 December 2012 07:52PM

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Comment author: gjm 09 December 2012 11:25:19PM 0 points [-]

Eww, pragmatism.

Personally, I prefer a notion of truth that is closed under valid logical deductions, and is objective rather than subjective. You're welcome to use the word "truth" however you like, I guess.