Jim Clark wrote: "Personally, I believe that Stephen's posting is quite appropriate given the subject matter."
It’s not the subject matter which matters. It’s the people who share those beliefs. And yet TIPSTERs apparently get upset when their belief that proper decorum should be observed on this listerv is violated. How hypocritical...but not unexpected. "Indeed one of the ironies, perhaps, of claiming such an ability is that it brings the whole area of the "beyond" under scientific purview..." Perhaps, but not really. Such claims do not bring the "beyond" within scientific purview at all. Beth wrote: "Why would that be a concern? It seems to me that should be a goal. At least, with the caveat that they begin to disbelieve concepts that are questionable from a scientific/rational viewpoint." I wonder why it should be a goal to try to force people to abandon their beliefs? Not only that, but especially if one is substituting a limited, narrow, scientistic set of beliefs about the world. With regard to Joan's comment... I need only point to the peer-reviewed journal article of Bem's. Apparently Bem, the people of the journal, and the reviewers don't share your view. And they are "scientists" and know all about the scientific method. (Of course, that's assuming psychology is a science which is debatable). Why should I believe your version of “psychological science” and not Bem's, or the reviewers? --Mike --- You are currently subscribed to tips as: [email protected]. To unsubscribe click here: http://fsulist.frostburg.edu/u?id=13090.68da6e6e5325aa33287ff385b70df5d5&n=T&l=tips&o=7891 or send a blank email to leave-7891-13090.68da6e6e5325aa33287ff385b70df...@fsulist.frostburg.edu
