Re: Re: Re: Re: Evidence: Open vs. Closed Universe

Estacado66@aol.com
Wed, 26 Nov 1997 14:28:19 -0500 (EST)


In a message dated 11/26/97 6:28:38 AM, you wrote:

<<> <<> Epistemologically there are zero reasons for believing a closed
> > universe is even possible.
>
> Epistemologically? Why is there no reason for believing in a closed
> universe for *epistemic* reasons?
> >>
>
> Any conceptualization of a closed universe(hold your favorite version
> of a closed universe in your mind right now) is subject to the infinite
> regress fallacy.
>
> Estacado
>

Could you explain this please? I am not educated in the area of Infinite
Regress Fallacy.>>

In other words, if you get to the end of the universe then what's beyond
that?
Then what's beyond that? Etc.
For a more detailed look at the profound implications of epistemology
I recommend _Introduction to Objectivist Epistemology_ by Ayn Rand.
If you really feel you need cosmological support for an open universe
I recommend _The Big Bang Never Happened_ by Eric J. Lerner.

Estacado