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Motivations Behind A Theory Can Be Independent Of Its Scientific Worth
Scientists are not mere thinking machines but are driven by philosophical and emotional factors as well. This has nothing to do with religion.
 verum  28 Sep 2008 18:23
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Yes truth and motivation can be independent. A true scientist would publish and his findings, even if they were completely opposite to his beliefs, or what he wanted to find.
 
 joseph2166  12 Oct 2008 21:34
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Certainly, scientists are humans with motivations. But having a reason or goal is not a discredit to their findings as long as they do follow the scientific method and have appropriate controls in place.
 
 Grenache  30 Sep 2008 21:36
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The only thing which gives science worth is motivation... We don't talk about the facts, we don't need to empirically deliberate or talk about chairs for example... Their existence is once proven just another fabric in life... Whats really worthy is the deliberation the process and motivation behind scientific advancements.
 
 Easy_uk  28 Sep 2008 22:11
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Of course, science is a useful tool, but scientists are oh so human.
 
 finsch  28 Sep 2008 18:48
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We are all part of the human condition but if a theory has rationale on its side then it has merit on its own value.
 
 Scorpion  28 Sep 2008 22:06
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