Natural philosophy was and is the use of philosophy to pursue knowledge and understanding of the natural world. Science is thought of as an improvement upon natural philosophy like modern pharmacy is thought of as an improvement upon strictly herbal remedies. However, science can mean several things. What follows is a brief description of each of the three proposed meanings of “science.” Then a distinction between natural philosophy and the philosophy of science is made. Finally, the case is made that natural philosophy, the philosophy of science, and scientific investigation are all inseparable and contingent on prior metaphysical values.
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…his greatest thoughts seemed likely to transcend any particular time or culture, especially since his thought was so grounded in Judeo-Christian values.
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Conservatism in America today is undergoing an identity crisis. There is a multitude of reasons why, but anyone can examine the debates among conservatives and find that the splintering of the movement is a real possibility. Conservatism has lost its purpose and its vision.
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Free speech, capitalism, individualism, etc. are all by-products of a Christian worldview, but building a movement on them alone is sure to fail.
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