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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Technology will continue to disrupt the workforce, including higher education, but colleges have the propensity to prepare individuals for these proverbial shipwrecks. Jobs specifically train you, the internet informs you, but colleges cognitively form you.
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Romans 13:3 explains how authorities are put in place as a form of common grace to draw the sword of wrath against condemnable people. Is this what is happening in China? Or is there more nuance than at first glance?
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