“These times of uncertainty.” That was the catchphrase for 2020. It appears that the times of uncertainty continue in the political arena. Freedom loving Americans are scared about what a Democratic-controlled government means for the Country. If a Democrat government weren’t bad enough, the Big Tech overlords continue to try to influence Americans towards the ways of authoritarian leftism. These are serious concerns that need to be met head on.
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.
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