Can Philosophy Build Upon Known Physics?

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The discussion centers on the relationship between philosophy and science, specifically how philosophy can build upon established physics. It asserts that science tests hypotheses against physical evidence, while philosophy reasons through them based on mental dispositions. The conclusion emphasizes that philosophy should leverage known physics to theorize about the universe from an ontological perspective, thereby creating a more grounded philosophical framework.

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~christina~ said:

The key differences between science and philosophy:

Science tests its hypothesis.
Philosophy reasons its hypothesis.

Scientific Theories reflect the physical evidence.
Philosophical Theories reflect the disposition of mind.
 


I think its more like philosophy should build upon known physics. So we take what we know to be true about the universe and then we can theorise (safely) about what it means from an ontological perspective.
 

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