The fundamental laws of physics do not describe true facts about reality. Rendered as descriptions of facts, they are false; amended to be true, they lose their explanatory force.

  • -- Nancy Cartwright 南希·卡特赖特

物理学的基本定律不能描述关于现实的真实事实。作为对事实的描述,它们是错误的;如果修正为正确,它们就失去了解释的力量。

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All significant truths are private truths. As they become public they cease to become truths; they become facts, or at best, part of the public character; or at worst, catchwords.

所有重要的事实都是私人的事实。当它们公诸于众时,就不再成为真理;它们成为事实,或者至多成为公众性格的一部分;或者最坏的情况是,流行语。

Opinions don't affect facts. But facts should affect opinions, and do, if you're rational.

意见不影响事实。但事实应该影响意见,如果你是理性的,事实也应该影响意见。