We begin DXP #243 by switching our disparaging remarks about Steven Tyler to a different glamrocker, after which we conclude—we promise—our discussion about scientific materialism and the meaning of life (because such a mundane topic must be so boring for people). We touch briefly upon the Cohen hearing, as well as push back a bit against what we consider to be ridiculous and PC-driven views on race and culture (we surely offend just about everyone here). Biebers involve physical trainers and the Krauts.
Tim Harris
There’s no such thing as “scientific materialism.” All materialism is philosophical only.
Christian Kingery
We’re simply using that term to distinguish between the materialism that says that material goods are more important than spiritual things and the more “scientific” materialism that says that nothing exists besides matter.
Tim Harris
Then you should call it metaphysical materialism. There is no scientific method that could give plausibility let alone proof to materialism without question-begging.