1900: A physics genius wandering around Europe

Chapter 506 I am invincible below the fifth level! A fatal blow! There are three thousand great ways, and science is the first!
In the face of the Pope's five-level cognitive theory, Li Qiwei's first question was actually a deliberate test.

Pope Pius XI did not cover up or hide anything, and he expounded his own teachings at the beginning.

That is God being above man!

God represents the ultimate truth.

And this truth can be conveyed to mankind through divine revelation.

This is the way of Pius XI as the Pope of the Catholic Church, and it is also the core of his leadership of hundreds of millions of believers. It cannot be changed.

But there was a huge problem with his teachings.

Li Qiwei was sure that the Pope had never seen God or received divine revelation from God.

Therefore, the Pope has no way to give an essential explanation of all things in the world.

If he dares to claim that he has received the full picture of truth from God.

Then Li Qiwei would immediately give the other party the truth that would make the water boil.

Even the truth of the unity of the four fundamental forces.

Obviously, the Pope can't give it.

He could only compromise: human thinking could not bear the truth of the fifth level of God, but could only bear the knowledge transformed from the truth.

Now the truth about boiling water given by God is the same as that of physics.

The Pope's subtext is clear:
“Whenever you scientists research, God’s truth will be transformed to the corresponding level.”

Although this statement was a bit shameless, Li Qiwei could accept it.

Because the Pope before him was not a rogue.

Otherwise, the other party could have just followed the example of Yang Xiuqing, the Eastern King, and claimed that he was possessed by God, thus scaring Hong Xiuquan like a grandson.

He can accept the fifth level of truth, so he doesn't need to talk about logic.

Then there is no need to continue the discussion.

Isn't it nonsense to argue with someone who doesn't follow logic?
Li Qiwei will definitely lose!
At that time, he could only let Huo Xiuting lead him out of the Vatican.

But the Pope is a great scholar with self-respect and self-persistence.

He wouldn't do that.

Although his statement is a bit rogue, it is self-consistent within his logical system.

This is the essence of discussing Tao.

"You want to defeat me. Attacking a certain point is useless unless you break my entire frame."

Of course, Ridgway believed that there was a deeper reason that bound the Pope.

It forces the other party to answer his first question in this way.

Otherwise, the Pope’s system will collapse!

And this reason will be Li Qiwei's trump card for the decisive victory!
At this moment, Li Qiwei got the answer he wanted through the first question.

He wanted to use the Pope's mouth to make the other party personally admit an important conclusion.

That is: The one I, Bruce Lee, am discussing now is not God, but you, Pope Pius XI!
this point is very important!
Since you are not God, you must talk logic to me.

God is beyond logic, but you Pope cannot be beyond logic!

Want to possess? No way!

If you really want to possess a body, that's great. Please give the unified equations for the four fundamental forces.

Since the Pope can carry this knowledge, why can't I, Bruce Lee?

Obviously, the Pope's answer was in line with Ridgway's expectations.

Within the other party's framework, this is the only meaning.

Beyond logic is the fifth level of truth, but the Pope himself has no way of grasping it.

If he wanted to discuss the Dao with Li Qiwei, he had to be below the fifth level.

Li Qiwei smiled lightly:
"I am invincible below the fifth level!"

After confirming the "foundation" of the discussion between the two sides, Li Qiwei said:

"Your Holiness, based on your answer to the first question, I think I can draw this conclusion."

“Although you are a servant of God, you are still human.”

"So, even you cannot fully carry the entire truth."

"The scope of your discussion with me must be within the scope of logic."

"Excuse me, is it yes or no?"

Cardinals such as Biongdi were all confused.

"what's going on?"

"How did Bruce Lee come to this conclusion?"

“Isn’t the Pope God walking and incarnate on earth?”

The smile on Pius XI's face grew even wider.

Of course, he knew exactly what Li Qiwei had just analyzed in his mind.

This is the tacit understanding and respect between both parties.

If he does not admit it, then this discussion would be a humiliation to the famous Professor Bruce.

So he said softly:

"Yes, Professor Bruce."

Li Qiwei remained calm and continued:

"My second question is not really a question, but my own understanding."

"In your theoretical system, science, philosophy, and theology, these three methods of understanding the world are progressive."

“Theology here does not refer to the truth of the fifth level God, but to the study of the truth of God.”

"If I have to pinpoint it, it's probably 4.5 floors."

Pope Pius XI nodded slightly, obviously agreeing with Li Qiwei's judgment.

“But then, problems arise.”

"It seems to me that there is a major flaw in your theoretical framework."

"That is, there is no definite standard for judging the pros and cons of these three methods."

“You said that although science is developing rapidly, there are problems with [things] and mistakes can be made.”

"But the existing philosophy doesn't show any advantages."

“Even theology does not necessarily lead to a more complete understanding of the world.”

"Science can explain wind, clouds, thunder and lightning because scientists have conducted various experiments."

"Theology can also explain wind, clouds, thunder and lightning, because the Bible records the process of God's creation of them."

"But science can explain black holes, but how can philosophy and theology explain black holes?"

"There is no concept of black holes in the Bible."

"Of course, you might object that philosophy has simply failed to find a better system."

"Theology is because we have not received the latest revelation from God."

"I accept that explanation."

"But since everyone has their own system for explaining the world, we should compare them to see which one explains it better."

“Why is voluntarism better than science?”

“How can theology be promoted to be superior to science?”

"What is the point of philosophers looking for so many different systems if they cannot compare them?"

“And to compare, we need a consensus [comparison standard].”

"It's like two countries, which one is stronger and which one is weaker, we'll know after a fight."

“Military strength is the standard.”

"Your Holiness, if you want to perfect your theory, you must establish a standard."

“According to this standard, theology is superior to philosophy, and philosophy is superior to science.”

"Otherwise, why are they a progressive relationship instead of a peer relationship?"

Wow!
After Li Qiwei finished speaking, the room became eerily quiet.

His analysis is done in plain language and is very simple and easy to understand.

For these elites, there is absolutely no barrier to understanding.

But that is why everyone feels terrified!
Bi Wendi murmured:

“Is this the strength of Bruce Lee?”

"He actually tore a hole in the Pope's perfect theoretical system." In Biondi's opinion, Bruce Lee went to such great lengths to propose the necessity of establishing standards, definitely not to prove the Pope's correctness.

Instead, they are planning the strongest counterattack!

He didn't know what this counterattack was, but the trembling of his body made him feel that the next one would be as powerful as thunder!

"This man is so scary!"

For the first time, Pius XI was moved.

He no longer had the composure he had when answering the first question.

The relaxed look on his face was no longer there, but was replaced by a solemn one.

Li Qiwei's question caught him off guard.

Because he had never thought about it at all.

When he started thinking about it, he discovered a terrible truth:

He simply couldn't find a criterion that was favorable to his theory!
Because compared to the achievements of science, philosophy and theology are a bit too thin.

If I want to prove the pros and cons, I really don’t know where to start.

Pius XI stared at Li Qiwei with his sharp eyes.

His heart was deeply shaken.

"This man is indeed as the legend says, his thoughts are as deep as the sea and his mind is as quick as lightning."

This problem is really fatal!

He couldn't always answer: "Philosophy and theology don't require experiments, they are very simple."

This becomes just children playing house.

This is not the style of a Pope.

So he had to ask back:
"Professor Bruce, since you can raise this question, I believe you must have your own standards in mind."

"Why don't you tell me what you think?"

Bi Wengdi and others sighed in their hearts, thinking that the Pope had retreated temporarily and had lost his momentum.

But they did not blame the Pope because they themselves could not think of a good standard.

A barely perceptible hint of joy flashed across Gaspari's face; he was gloating.

Li Qiwei smiled slightly when he heard this. He knew that this was a stopgap measure taken by the Pope.

However, he didn't care.

He is about to fight back!

"Your Holiness, I do have a standard of comparison."

"It will blow your theory, though!"

Suddenly, Li Qiwei's momentum changed.

A majestic and vast aura suppressed the entire scene!

Everyone is shocked!

“No matter how many ways there are of perceiving the world.”

"They have only one main body, and that is human beings themselves."

"The purpose of human cognition of the world is to promote the development and reproduction of the human species and to make life better for everyone."

"Otherwise, even if we obtain the truth today, humanity will perish tomorrow. What's the point?"

“Therefore, the theories created by humans must be practical and can make human life better.”

“No matter what kind of cat it is, as long as it can catch mice, it is a good cat.”

“I think the standard for comparing different cognitive systems is [pragmatism]!”

"Based on this criterion, science has an incomparable advantage over philosophy and theology."

“If a farmer’s land has a poor harvest, will it be of any use if he asks three times, ‘Where do I come from and where am I going?’”

"It's useless! He needs to use artificial ammonia to increase the harvest of grain and fill his stomach."

"If a person is sick, is it useful to pray to God?"

"It's no use! He needs to go to the hospital for treatment as soon as possible. The doctors will use X-rays to find the cause of his disease and prescribe the right medicine."

"Your Holiness, if you were sick, would you rely on praying to God for treatment?"

Wow!
Such a heart-piercing question made everyone in the conference hall silent.

Pope Pius XI was even more timid and did not dare to open his mouth.

However, Li Qiwei had no intention of forcing him, and his momentum was growing stronger and stronger.

“If a country wants to be prosperous and strong, are philosophy and theology useful?”

"It's no use! This country needs all kinds of factories to produce all kinds of goods."

“And these are things that only science can achieve.”

"Artificial ammonia, X-rays, factories, these can only be created under the scientific system."

"If voluntarism cannot be born, then theology cannot be born either."

"God can create the world, but he can't create artificial ammonia!"

boom!
The deafening words shocked everyone to the point of trembling with fear!

"Let's go back to the number series problem I mentioned earlier."

"What comes after 1234567?"

"The scientific answer is: the probability is 8."

"Because this answer is the most useful and practical."

"Based on this answer, scientists can find patterns and make more predictions."

"The philosopher answered 100, so what's the point?"

"For example, there is a train going from Milan to Rome right now."

"The train has been running smoothly for five hours. It will arrive at Rome Train Station in half an hour."

"But then, the philosopher said: The train's will is aroused, and it will not continue to reach Rome, but will fly into the sky."

"Excuse me, is this possible?"

"Scientists believe this is entirely possible!"

"But we would also say: There is a very high probability that the train will continue to move forward and arrive in Rome normally."

"In the end, the fact is: the train did not fly into the sky, it arrived in Rome."

“That’s what science is all about!”

“Although science cannot guarantee 100% correctness, believing in science allows our world to function normally.”

“It is the most pragmatic cognitive system that is most beneficial to the human race.”

"How do you meet your family on a train if you believe in philosophy and theology?"

"The doctrine of will flew to the sky, the doctrine of emotion burrowed into the ground, and the doctrine of God broke into the void and disappeared."

“The world is in chaos.”

“Luckily, the world doesn’t really work that way.”

"So, does this mean that even the world itself is proving the superiority of science?"

"So, Your Holiness, I think your theory of the hierarchy of science, philosophy, and theology is incorrect."

“The three of them should be equal in approach.”

"It's just that science is currently moving faster, better and further on the path of pragmatism."

"To use the Eastern saying, there are three thousand great ways, and science is the first!"

“That’s what I’m thinking about.”

quiet!
Deathly silence!

Everyone in the room was stunned with shock!
Li Qiwei's smooth and logical analysis deeply impressed everyone!
Even though they don't agree with science because of their stance.

But anyone who accepts logic cannot refute this point of view.

It's so sharp!

At this moment, Bi Wendi and others finally realized how terrifying Professor Bruce was.

The momentum is like thunder, roaring and unstoppable!
"Oh, God!"

"Bruce Lee's counterattack completely shattered the Pope's five-fold epistemology!"

"If theology cannot be superior to science, then how can it be the supreme theory?"

The Pope was shocked.

(End of this chapter)