Opinions - The Absolute Sound

empirical observations and so called empirical knowledge is based upon induction. so called empirical knowledge is usually synthetetic posteriori.

that is a collection of corroborating facts leads to knowledge of an evnt.

for example. the sun has risen evry day for a long time. i suupose you might say that one knows that the sun will shine the next day. such knowledge is based upon induction.

the problem with induction is that the exception disproves the rule, and it will take an infinite number of occurrences to rpove with certain (, i.e., to know) that something is true.

that which is considered knowledge must be true and provable.

mathematics or logic based upon the analytic a priori principle is necessary to establish knowledge.

therefore, empirical knowledge is an oxymoron. if a conclusion is based upon empirical observation it does not constitute knowledge.

knowledge is tautological.

that is given axioms, and definitions proofs are possible.

euclidian geometry is a fertile field from which analytical proofs are possible.

hi frogman:

i reread your post in which you commented on statements you believe are held by some cynical audiophiles. while i agree your statements are opinions. to suggest that that knowledge is relevant is something with which i don't agree.

accusing someone of not knowing what he/she is talking about is an ad hominem remark,in my opinion.

my comemnts did not insult you personally.

i would be willing to debate the principles of philosophy , knowledge and mathematics if you wish.

the appropriate context would be e mails or by phone.

the ball is in your court.

I'm not embarrassed to say I looked up "tautological". I would advise you guys take a chill-pill, but it is evident you both enjoy the exchange.
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You opine here in six months.

I need a "prescription" after reading some of these threads !

Prozac........................