The Science of Middle Earth

[Macalaure]

Originally Posted by Nogrod

Should we start the debate already?

So there is always one true answer? How do you demonstrate that claim with scientific methods? I would like to see fex. an empirical test programme that would claim to validate that claim... So aren't you here just supposing it?

Don't threaten natural scientists with philosophy! We don't like that. It undermines our frail theories.