If something cannot be proven, is it then possible to disprove the matter? This goes beyond a simple "well by not being able to prove a matter's existence is in itself the disproof you need". I.e. I say I believe in aliens, for example, someone says there is no proof of their existence, so then how can you prove that they don't exist if you cannot prove that they do exist? (NB aleins are only an example!)
2007-05-27 04:22:30 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
First of all, its a logical impossibility to prove a negative, no matter what subject you're talking about. It just seems rational that one should only believe in things with evidence, to do otherwise is using CAVE MAN logic to explain the universe.
2007-05-27 10:31:35 · answer #1 · answered by Its not me Its u 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok...wow, complex. If you can't prove they exist, then you probably have to find a way to prove that they don't exist. If you can't find a way to show that they don't exist, then the answer remains unknown.
So if I took aliens for the example, and if there wasn't any proof that they exist, that shows that they don't exist, right? But to disprove a disproof, you need proof.
2007-05-27 12:19:20 · answer #2 · answered by Banana Hero [sic] 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They say proof is in the pudding but as you say, if there is no pudding....
To prove or disprove would required the same information, so with out it is an open case until proven or otherwise.
2007-05-27 11:27:17 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it can be equally difficult to prove something as it is to disprove a thing.
2007-05-27 13:45:27 · answer #4 · answered by FIGJAM 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it is possible to disaprove the matter.but also it is possible to approve the matter....what it takes to prove something to me may not be enough proof for you
2007-05-27 11:34:37 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is why humans argue.
2007-05-27 11:31:24 · answer #6 · answered by carpe-diem 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋