Washington Metro Objectivism Discussion (WMOD)
Wednesday, October 30, 2002
Revival of Objectivity in Scientific Method
By Doug Fraedrich
Objectivism differentiates between the concepts of proof and
validation. The system exploits the use of concepts that are
generally not proven, but subject to validation. While proof
is accomplished by logical deduction, validation is
accomplished by the application of the Scientific Method.
Since this sub-field of Epistemology is not covered under the
umbrella of Objectivism, this talk will review several recent
developments in this field and assess the applicability of
several methods for integration into the Objectivism framework.
Doug Fraedrich is currently a research physicist with the
Federal Government. Mr. Fraedrich holds degrees in Physics
from the College of William and Mary and in Statistics from the
George Washington University. His professional research
interests involve the validation of scientific simulations.
This epistemological research, combined with his academic
interest in Objectivism has resulted in philosophical
investigations into the Scientific Method.
WHEN AND WHERE IS THE WMOD MEETING?
Please join WMOD on Wednesday, October 30. Anyone who is
interested in rational discussion of Ayn Rand's ideas is welcome.
There will be a $2 charge for the talk if you are not having
dinner. Note that our meeting location is Metro accessible. You can
either join us for drinks at 6:30 or for dinner at 7:00 PM or for
the talk at 8:00 PM at the Hunan Palace in Rosslyn, VA
just across the Key Bridge from Georgetown. The street address is
1812 North Moore Street. If you come by Metro, get off at the
Rosslyn Metro Exit and the Hunan Palace is only a few feet away.
Take the street exit on N. Moore Street (across street from Roy
Rogers/Burger King), go out of Metro and take a left, and the
Palace is a few feet down N. Moore Street. If you drive, there is
a parking garage (Allstate) next door to the Palace that is free
weekends, or weekdays after 6:00 PM. There will be a $15 fixed price
dinner (including tax and tip), or you can order from the menu.
Please RSVP to WMOD at (703) 820-7696 before noon on the day of
the meeting so that we can tell the restaurant how many tables to
set up and how many to expect for dinner. For more information,
call the Hunan Palace at (703) 528-8188, or call David Saum
at (703) 820-7696 (W) or (703) 671-5119 (H).
FUTURE MEETINGS
WMOD meetings are generally held on the third Wednesday of each
month. We are always looking for new stimulating meeting topics
related to Objectivism. Please contact WMOD if you have
suggestions for meeting topics and locations, or if you can
volunteer some time to arrange meetings.
CALENDAR
Weekly on Thursdays: Objectivist discussion group meeting at
7:00PM at La Madelaine Restaurant - Baileys Crossroads, at the
corner of Route # 7 and Columbia Pike next to Borders Books.
Contact Jan Helfeld: JanHelfeld@aol.com
Every Monday: Socrates Cafe philosophic discussion group meeting,
at 7:00PM at Borders Books, second floor, at Bailey's Crossroads,
VA. Contact Jan Helfeld: JanHelfeld@aol.com
The Objectivist Center (formerly IOS) events
http://www.objectivistcenter.org
GMU Objectivist Club Events
http://www.gmu.edu/org/objectivist/upevnts.htm
Cato Institute Events
http://www.cato.org/events/calendar.html
Free-Market.Net Calendar
http://www.free-market.org/directory/events/
Future of Freedom Foundation Events
http://www.fff.org/events/events.htm
Institute for Humane Studies
http://www.theIHS.org/
(please let WMOD know about other events that we should list)
WMOD Contact Information
Contact:
Dave Saum
WMOD
PO Box 8007
Falls Church, VA 22041
Email: DSaum at infiltec.com
Phone: (703) 820-7696
Fax: (703) 671-9350
Web: http://www.infiltec.com/wmod.htm
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