But, is there anything like a theoretical proof/evidence? What would that be? — BrianW
We know there's empirical proof/ evidence or empirical ways to arrive at proof/evidence. But, is there anything like a theoretical proof/evidence? What would that be? — BrianW
If theory depends on metaphor and passion, then it would seem to require a significant world to theorize about. If it intends to be true, then it would seem to need other people in that world. Since theory is part of language, we might look into what we implicitly affirm even as we question --the possibility of a listener for one thing and the strange what-it-is-ness of intelligibility.It seems like the theoretical isn't definitive enough without empiricism. — BrianW
Don't all theories aim at providing practical value? — BrianW
If not, then what is their significance? — BrianW
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