Posts tagged Science
Who is Following the Science? More States Roll Back Covid Restrictions

On Monday March 8, 2021, Gov. Mark Gordon of Wyoming declared the ending of statewide mask mandates and lockdown orders. However, elementary and high schools will still have the mandate in effect. As of March 9, 2021, several other states are leveling back coronavirus restrictions. West Virginia, Arizona, and Connecticut have moved to reopen the economy to 100% and to end business occupancy restrictions.

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Why Natural Philosophy is not Outdated

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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