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Janet D. Stemwedel (whose nom de blog is Dr. Free-Ride) is an assistant professor of philosophy at San Jose State University. Before becoming a philosopher, she earned a Ph.D. in physical chemistry. Email her at dr.freeride@gmail.com.

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Methodology:

Science and belief.

What matters, from the point of view of engaging in the scientific discourse, is what you can demonstrate to other participants in that discourse. As far as your scientific activity is concerned, your other beliefs are your own private affair.

How committed are paleontologists to objectivity (in questions of ethical conduct)?

Objectively judging facts? Objectively judging friends?

Questions I have for Paul Davies after reading his NYT op-ed.

This New York Times op-ed, to be precise. My questions for Paul Davies can be boiled down to these two: What kinds of explanations, precisely, are you asking science to deliver to you? Just why do you think it is...

Are imaginary friends a prima facie disqualification for a judge?

Via Ed Cone I found one of those stories that makes me love the Wall Street Journal: "In the Philippines, Ex-Judge Consults Three Wee Friends": As a trial-court judge, Florentino V. Floro Jr. acknowledged that he regularly sought the counsel...

Studying the ubiquitous (a puzzle about experimental design).

Is there a good way to determine the effects of substances that are ubiquitous in our environment?

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