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.
Read MoreNatural 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.
Read MoreSome assert that Christians are anti-intellectual, science-deniers. They drag their knuckles and close their minds as they try to legislate morality, so they say.
Read MoreLike many that hold contentious beliefs, they have found a feeling of disdain aimed at them from the scientific community (and intelligentsia at large) and its constant missives, from what to drive, to what to eat.
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