Is There Any Point In Solipsism?

[Violet Lilly Blossom]

(2nd November 2011 07:26)padraic Wrote:  You answered your own question: Science does not deal in certainties.Metaphysical and broad philosophical positions less so.

Not all knowledge is scientific.

Quote:When a person asserts "I KNOW [am certain] there is a god" for example, he is making a statement of belief or personal certitude..

I agree. But I do not see how this is not also among his knowledge base.

Quote:In my opinion,it is a foolish person who claims certainty about anything,especially without credible evidence to support his claim.

As I think it is often foolish to be certain. I'm fatalistically uncertain. I'm not sure what's going on but I expect the worst

Quote:To simply assert X,Y or Z is stupid or wrong,without explaining why and presenting evidence is an argument from personal incredulity,a logical fallacy.

Agree