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for applied philosophical questions about the study of science, the pursuit of scientific knowledge, and the scientific method

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Is the difference between hypothesis and theory naïve as propagated by scientists?

I think it's a little bit more than that and there's some quirk of language going on A hypothesis is an attempt to explain something, It can forever exist as a hypothesis A scientific theory is some …
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What are the philosophical implications of the uncertainty principle?

I think this principle is highly abused. Its often used out of context. Especially in terms of our ability to measure things. But it really isn't saying anything about that, it's more a reflection …
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Does philosophy belong to empirical science or formal science?

I think philosophy bridges various sciences. So it ends up being a bit of both. But I would think it more lives in the social sciences, meaning it is an empirical science. just like other empirical …
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