Can philosophy and physics coexist?

[ryan albery]

I'm wondering who out there in physics world might believe that there's still some philosophy involved with physics? Quantum physics can explain gravity, right? General Relativity doesn't include Planck's Constant? Are we missing something mathematical, philosophical... any thoughts?

And just to clarify, I'm thinking stuff like Descartes, 'I think, therefore I am,' along with his role in basic math. Think there's some mathematical complexity to it all... or that we'll gain some philosophical insight (like e=mc^2), that continues us on our way?

Thoughts appreciated,
Ryan

 

[chronon]

Well Philosophy of Physics is certainly a very active area of study. Take a look at http://philsci-archive.pitt.edu/view/subjects/physics.html

 

[Pythagorean]

philosophy and physics are inseparable.

 

[mikerocks4250]

philosophy and physics are inseparable.

I've always new I loved philosophy and that I've always thought about how things work and why they work. Now I'm learnign that is physics. I should of not droped out before I took physics :(.