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The Australian philosopher Colin Leslie Dean has argued that Godels incompleteness theorem is invalid. Do you believe that his argument is valid?

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  • by VSPrasad on October 27th, 2007

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    Most people think that logic is a perfect way to
    understanding. Godel proved that logic has limitations.

    In the 1930s, Austrian mathematician Godel
    proved a theorem which became the "Godel
    theorem" in cognition theory. It states that
    any formalized 'logical' system in principle
    cannot be complete in itself. It means that a
    statement can always be found that can be
    neither disproved nor proved using the means
    of that particular system. To discuss about
    such a statement, one must go beyond that
    very logic system; otherwise nothing but a
    vicious circle will result. Psychologists say
    that any experience is contingent - it's
    opposite is logically possible and hence
    should not be treated as contradictory.

    http://www.exploratorium.edu/complexity/CompLexicon/godel.html

    Ask any experienced lawyer. He will tell the same
    from his experience.

    The implication of Godel's incompleteness theorem
    is that the truth about anything in creation is
    incomplete as far as human understanding is concerned.

    Any symbolism that has evolved from man's desire to understand himself
    and his function within the universe must invariably reflect the laws of
    nature. Henri Bergson defined intuition as instinct that is capable of
    reflecting upon its object and of enlarging it indefinitely. Only by
    intuition, he declared, can the absolute be comprehended. The Upanisads
    say that every thing in creation is unique. Even small things like
    germs or sand particles are microcosms. No person can have the complete
    knowledge to understand every aspect of even such simple things.

    The Upanishads say that truth has infinite number of
    dimentions. The more you know about something, the
    more you will come to know that there is more to know.

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    • Thanks, although I'm unclear what you meant by your statement 'Ask any experienced lawyer. He will tell the same from his experience.'

      Highlander is semi-retired from AB

      by Highlander is semi-retired from AB on October 28th, 2007

    • Lawyers keep on adding arguments and counter
      arguments to defend their cases. The theorem
      states that any number of such arguments can be
      added for even a simple case without making the
      whole thing appear as contradictory and
      ridiculous.

      For a common man, law appears to be most perfect. However, It is on the weakness of the
      very logic principles that lawyers thrive.

      VSPrasad

      by VSPrasad on October 28th, 2007

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