A Suggested Simple Definition Of Science

In summary, the conversation discusses the definition of science and how it is often debated and confused with philosophy. The speaker proposes a simple definition of science as the observation of phenomena and the consideration of what those observations mean, while philosophy is the intellectual consideration of ideas. The conversation also touches on the goal of philosophy and its relationship with science. However, the definition is criticized for lacking mention of predictability and for a narrow view of the primary application of science.
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Feel free to alter it as you see fit Rade, I haven't copyrighted it. :biggrin:
I would be honored for your students to actually hear it, I just made it up off the top of my head.
 

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