Re: Inequivalence of models

[Howard Pattee <***>]

At 10:11 PM 1/17/05 -0500, Judith wrote:
>  I would argue that there
> is no such thing as objectivity in science. By its very nature,
> "science" is a human mental creation and
> exercise.

HP: As you often challenge us: Define "objective." 
Physicists define objective knowledge as those aspects of our experience
that are independent of the state, frame of mind, or cultural background
of any real or imaginable observer. For example, the so-called constants
of Nature, like the speed of light, the charge of the electron, the spin
of particles, Planck's constant, etc. are objective. You will not find it
possible to explain these values as mere human mental creations.

Howard