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[Phys-L] Re: Piaget & Dewey: Down for the Count? - PART 1



Maybe BC is distinguishing between absolutes and tendencies. For
example, it tends to snow in winter. If it doesn't snow one winter,
that doesn't mean the statement is false. In SS, psych, etc., there are
so many variables that it is difficult to provide absolutes.

I don't know much about Piaget so I won't venture into whether Piaget
argued about tendencies or absolutes.

Then again, maybe I should just shut up...

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-----Original Message-----
From: Forum for Physics Educators
[mailto:PHYS-L@list1.ucc.nau.edu] On Behalf Of Jack Uretsky
Sent: Sunday, September 11, 2005 2:32 PM

Amended Deutsch:
Ein Gegenbespiel hat der Wert ein Tausend Bespielen.

Yes in SS, psyc, etc., etc., etc. A general statement need
only be slaughtered once. If there are exceptions, then the
general statement is False.
Regards,
Jack

On Sat, 10 Sep 2005, Bernard Cleyet wrote:

maybe in Physics -- not necessarily in SS, Psychology ,
nutrition, etc.
too many variables. the counter example may be very
specific while
other parts of the theory may be still valid.

bc, who wonders if the ist should be substituted for the is.
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