Re: Magic vs Science

I think what we need here is the definition of Science.

	1.The study and theoretical explanation of natural phenomena.
	2. A systematic activity requiring study and method.
	3. Knowledge, That acquired through experience.

Well now that we have Webster's definition of Science lets see if AD&D Magic
fits into the definition,

             1. Well some of us view magic in the AD&D worlds as Natural
phenomena, and Wizards study it. and since they study it then we can assume
that they have some theoretical explanation of the phenomena.

	2. I would defiantly say Magic in AD&D is a systematic activity that
does indeed require study and Method, at least                	    by the
Mages.

	3. When a Mage studies magic, he is gaining knowledge in it. And
they gain this knowledge through experience.
	    And AD&D magic is repeatable, so the Scientific Method would
apply to spells.

I tend to think of Science as gaining knowledge about the known and the
unknown PERIOD. And Magic would defiantly fall into this category.