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When we reject one method of perception, we are left with an incomplete epistemology. That does not seem to bother some people. It bothers me.

The above is probably the second most famous statement right after “make my day” made by the Clint Eastwood character, Detective Harry Callahan. The storyline in the filmMagnum Force is about a secret group on the police force that was acting as judge, jury, and executioner toward criminals, clearly going beyond their role as policemen. ... Read more

Deduction is the method used in chiropractic to develop our philosophy. Historically, it was the primary method of logic used in the authority phase of the profession (see Refined by Fire, the Evolution of Straight Chiropractic) when the statements of the Founder and Developer were considered to be canon (a ruler or measurement, a standard ... Read more

Human beings have a deep abiding need to have lives make sense Most say their belief system is a compelling force in making decisions. But we are told that while religion or belief systems are okay they should be kept private. When you parade it you are somehow less than you should be, for, they ... Read more

The problem is not with the ADIO philosophy. The problem is that with few exceptions we have been inadequate at articulating that philososphy.

We use all methods of perception in the areas they are needed and appropriate. In some areas they cannot be used. Problems arise when one method of perception conflicts with another method. Example: we don’t use empiricism for our perception of God; we use faith. However, when one method contradicts another, one is false.

The problem with all the programs, practices, and techniques that try to dictate to the body through the educated brain is that if the body is not working properly then the educated brain is as sick as the rest of it. Being “matter”, the educated brain is as limited as the rest of the body. ... Read more

…one national organization wants to define us more broadly: broaden what we do into the practice of medicine. The other national organization wants to define us more narrowly by what we are against, example, the use of drugs and vaccination. How about defining ourselves by our objective…correcting vertebral subluxation to enable the forces of the ... Read more

Do we need the terms principled chiropractors, straight chiropractors, OSCor, non-therapeutic chiropractors? Actually we need chiropractors. But perhaps we need some of these terms until everyone knows what we do. What do you think?

Recently a question was asked as to whether the vertebral subluxation was a diagnosis. I think BJ showed great wisdom in avoiding the term “diagnosis” in describing a vertebral subluxation and instead using the term “analysis.” True diagnosis is a medical term and like the use of the word “treatment” as opposed to “adjustment,” it ... Read more