Are there boundaries in modern science?

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The forum discussion centers on the concept of boundaries in science and metaphysics, highlighting the perspectives of users Quantumcarl, Kerrie, and Mentat. Quantumcarl asserts that science has no inherent boundaries, while Kerrie emphasizes the importance of exploring metaphysical possibilities beyond empirical observation. The conversation explores how boundaries, both natural and conceptual, facilitate understanding and discovery, suggesting that what is considered metaphysical today may become part of physics in the future. The participants agree that boundaries exist in the mind and are often shaped by current knowledge and beliefs.

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People, let's get something straight here: I have absolutely nothing against speculation. In fact, I encourage it, and heartily take part it in it myself.

I also have no objection to science's speculative nature (if reality was obvious to us, we'd have no need of science).

However, while learning (=philosophy) may have no boundaries, science (which is just one of many branches of philosophy) does - otherwise, it wouldn't be a branch, but just another name for "philosophy". Science is limited that which is repeatable in experimentation, and science is limited to "how", "what", "which", "where", and "when" questions, it cannot ask "why" questions.

These are not just my opinion, they are what I've gathered from studying the Scientific Method (philosophy of science). I don't see why it should trouble people on the Philosophy Forum that science has boundaries. The real question is: does Philosophy have boundaries?
 

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