Abstract

    Goal of paper for the Institute:  To propose ideas and discuss the
correlation between the empiriometric methodology to gaining
knowledge (which is removed from first level observation) from
the primary ways we gain knowledge: directly though our
senses.  The paper will begin with remarks about the candles
burning before Mass.  The point of interest will be the simple
reaction of candle wax (simplified to CH4) combusting to form
CO2 (the fizz in our soda as  well as the product of respiration)
and H2O, water.  Though water is universally known in many
different ways, from rain to ice cubes, the paper will seek to
adjudicate experimental or empiriometric data about water, with
knowledge of water known to all peoples in all places. (June 2003)