On Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 4:40 PM, Ashok Gautham <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 2:41 PM, swamynathan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> > >> > >> > We are a unique civilization, we should not look for validation methods >> > devised by the West. >> > >> > >> word !! > > Yeah agreed, we are unique. But I will not accept vaasthu or astrology as > scientific. A scientific technique is one that "will work" or have a reason > for not working in a particular situation. >
'Scientific technique' is based on sound 'logic' and hence will work for any situation - only that 'logic' is not absolute. There are many schools of logic that are incompatible with each other. Western math and science are based on 'western' logic but since it is usually referred to as just 'logic' we all have been trained to think that's the correct and absolute logic. That said, I dont think astrology and vaasthu have any basis even in Indian logic!! My guess is they all began as scams and have stood the test of time only because it feeds on people's insecurity. Same reason that godmen still find gullible followers. mano _______________________________________________ To unsubscribe, email [EMAIL PROTECTED] with "unsubscribe <password> <address>" in the subject or body of the message. http://www.ae.iitm.ac.in/mailman/listinfo/ilugc
