Philosophy of Science

Do Scientists Need Philosophers?

What is the value of philosophy of science? What do philosophers even know about science? Shouldn't we just trust scientists when it comes to questions of science? Philosopher Subrena Smith says there are presuppositions in science worth analyzing from a philosophical perspective.

Does Science Advance?

科学是以累积的方式进步的吗?换句话说,后来的科学理论是否建立在早期理论的基础上,保留关于世界的古老的既定真理,并为我们添加更多的真理?从辉格党人的历史和科学教科书里简短的历史旁白中可以看到,标准的答案是,确实如此。