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[[Russell's teapot (nonfiction)|Russell's teapot]] is an analogy, formulated by the philosopher [[Bertrand Russell (nonfiction)|Bertrand Russell]] (1872–1970), to illustrate that the philosophic burden of proof lies upon a person making unfalsifiable claims, rather than shifting the burden of disproof to others. | [[Russell's teapot (nonfiction)|Russell's teapot]] is an analogy, formulated by the philosopher [[Bertrand Russell (nonfiction)|Bertrand Russell]] (1872–1970), to illustrate that the philosophic burden of proof lies upon a person making unfalsifiable claims, rather than shifting the burden of disproof to others. | ||
Russell specifically applied his analogy in the context of religion. | Russell specifically applied his analogy in the context of religion. He wrote that if he were to assert, without offering proof, that a teapot, too small to be seen by telescopes, orbits the Sun somewhere in space between the [[Earth (nonfiction)|Earth]] and [[Mars (nonfiction)|Mars]], he could not expect anyone to believe him solely because his assertion could not be proven wrong. | ||
Russell's teapot is still invoked in discussions concerning the existence of God, and has had influence in various fields and media. | Russell's teapot is still invoked in discussions concerning the existence of God, and has had influence in various fields and media. | ||
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Russell's teapot
Russell's teapot is an analogy, formulated by the philosopher Bertrand Russell (1872–1970), to illustrate that the philosophic burden of proof lies upon a person making unfalsifiable claims, rather than shifting the burden of disproof to others.
Russell specifically applied his analogy in the context of religion. He wrote that if he were to assert, without offering proof, that a teapot, too small to be seen by telescopes, orbits the Sun somewhere in space between the Earth and Mars, he could not expect anyone to believe him solely because his assertion could not be proven wrong.
Russell's teapot is still invoked in discussions concerning the existence of God, and has had influence in various fields and media.
- Russell's teapot @ Wikipedia
Believe what you must
"While you're busy being an ignorant idiot, believe what you must."
All I am saying is give Rand a chance
All I am saying is give Rand a chance