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ElRengo · 70-79, M
All generalizations are wrong
The above one is the worst
The above one is the worst
ElRengo · 70-79, M
@Wiseacre
And that´s what may make it interesting!
In terms of Logic it´s a paradox.
B. Russell was worried on the consistency of Math / Logic and with his comment (the 2nd line) to the popular "saying" (the 1st line) he was pointing to one hard case of the fallacy of "self reference".
It becomes IMO even more interesting when considered from a more general point of view of Sciences other than Math / Logic.
As ALL Scientific Laws are indeed generalizations.
They are "wrong" for the particulars but still right "Ceteris Paribus".
So the near to quote is BOTH wrong and right.
And that´s what may make it interesting!
In terms of Logic it´s a paradox.
B. Russell was worried on the consistency of Math / Logic and with his comment (the 2nd line) to the popular "saying" (the 1st line) he was pointing to one hard case of the fallacy of "self reference".
It becomes IMO even more interesting when considered from a more general point of view of Sciences other than Math / Logic.
As ALL Scientific Laws are indeed generalizations.
They are "wrong" for the particulars but still right "Ceteris Paribus".
So the near to quote is BOTH wrong and right.