Vaihinger argues that our most fundamental concepts—atoms, infinity, the "social contract," and even free will—are fictions. We cannot prove they exist, but we cannot function effectively without them.
A claim that expects to be verified by reality (e.g., "It will rain tomorrow").
Vaihinger suggests that even if God’s existence cannot be proven, society may benefit from acting there is a moral order or a divine observer to maintain social cohesion and personal purpose. Historical Impact
Vaihinger argues that our most fundamental concepts—atoms, infinity, the "social contract," and even free will—are fictions. We cannot prove they exist, but we cannot function effectively without them.
A claim that expects to be verified by reality (e.g., "It will rain tomorrow").
Vaihinger suggests that even if God’s existence cannot be proven, society may benefit from acting there is a moral order or a divine observer to maintain social cohesion and personal purpose. Historical Impact