Ed Noble
Jun 22, 2021

Of course it is not possible to prove the non-existence of any conceivable object or being. Therefore this article merely puts God on a level playing field with the Flying Spaghetti Monster. Both fail the test of falsificationism. The theory "all swans are white" can be falsified upon finding a black swan. The theory "God exists" cannot be falsified and therefore must sit outside the realm of scientific thought.

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Ed Noble
Ed Noble

Written by Ed Noble

I write about philosophy, psychology and ethics. I live and work in London, having previously studied physics. Started writing in lockdown.

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