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Don't think there is "method" in philosophy, especially modern philosophy. Many modern philosophy is just abstract thinking without having an anchor. So, no, science doesn't need it.

AltonCheung 4 Jan 24
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Traditionally, the term "philosophy" referred to any body of knowledge.[17][29] In this sense, philosophy is closely related to religion, mathematics, natural science, education and politics. Newton's 1687 Mathematical Principles of Natural Philosophy is classified in the 2000s as a book of physics; he used the term "natural philosophy" because it used to encompass disciplines that later became associated with sciences such as astronomy, medicine and physics.[18] wikipedia

Word Level 8 Mar 24, 2020
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No method or no method that you recognize? Please give some examples of "methodless" philosophy.

Heraclitus Level 8 Jan 25, 2019

This is for people who wish to debate the merits of each method.[Science and philosophy] Where did I read this?

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Not sure what you mean by "So, no, science doesn't need it."

Mcflewster Level 8 Jan 25, 2019
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I partly agree. I am rather proud to report that the philosophy of science classes I took were more enlightening than most of the rest of it . I learned a great deal of geophysics one term that I still find helpful more than 20 years latter.

Jamespuck Level 7 Jan 25, 2019

I think the second best class I took was the "study of pataphysics" where we studied the history and method of the absurd. Where we had to write a very complete suicide note, and practice our deep soul laugh while reading numerous french authors. I think I got a much deserved A in the class and often lead the class in laughter after popping open a small can of v-8.

I did love the classes in logic I took. I practiced my skills on the classical proofs for God, and a few other charmers. I think this finally nailed the coffin lid tight enough to exclude further interest but I still wonder if I might have missed something important.

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