And metaphysics, the extension of science in metaphysical ways, is not subject to empirical test.

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Imagine there were an empirical test that would determine the identity of the finest actor in the world.

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Maybe so, but empirical evidence seems to suggest that once the talented pass the New York test, in rising numbers they fly south to celebrate.

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