In conclusion: 1  Consider water from any source as contaminated with disease causing organisms. 2  By far the best way to treat water is by boiling it. 3  You only have to bring the water to a boil.  Donât waste fuel; there is no need to boil water for 10-minutes, 5-minutes, or even 1-minute.
Razor (philosophy) In philosophy, a razor is a principle or rule of thumb that allows one to eliminate (shave off) unlikely explanations for a phenomenon. Razors include: Occam's razor: When faced with competing hypotheses, select the one that makes the fewest assumptions. Do not multiply entities without necessity.
Full Definition of PHILOSOPHICAL. 1. a: of or relating to philosophers or philosophy b: based on philosophy. 2. : characterized by the attitude of a philosopher; specifically: calm or unflinching in the face of trouble, defeat, or loss. â philÂ·oÂ·sophÂ·iÂ·calÂ·ly \-fi-k(É-)lÄ\ adverb.ull Definition of PHILOSOPHICAL. 1. a: of or relating to philosophers or philosophy b: based on philosophy. 2. : characterized by the attitude of a philosopher; specifically: calm or unflinching in the face of trouble, defeat, or loss. â philÂ·oÂ·sophÂ·iÂ·calÂ·ly \-fi-k(É-)lÄ\ adverb.