Philosophy of Science

The word philosophy is derived from the Greek term meaning "Love of Wisdom". Just as the meaning sounds, philosophy is all about seeking wisdom and understanding the basic fundamentals of our life and the universe. To be a student of philosophy, it requires questioning, logical reasoning, critical thinking, careful listening as well as understanding.

From the definition of the meaning of philosophy itself, you might probably have an idea as to what Philosophy of Science is. It is a branch of philosophy that explains the fundamental methods and the applications of science. Even though its straightforward name, philosophy of science is continuously in search for answers to questions like,

What is the law of nature?
Is it wrong to use animals for scientific purposes?
Are we the most predatory species in the whole universe?
Is the universe a creation of god or the result of the Big Bang?

IMPORTANCE OF PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE FOR A STUDENT

There is a great number of articles that can be found regarding the importance of science, perhaps even more regarding importance of science. But when it comes to importance of philosophy of science for a student, there aren't many. In this section, I will try my best to explain why this branch of philosophy is important for a student.

What makes a student dull is, when he/she only accepts what's written in the books, and what the teacher has written on the whiteboard as it is. A student should do their own investigation in order to gain knowledge beyond what's written in the books. An exploring, productive student is what the society expects rather than a textbook reader. A student of philosophy of science knows how to explore knowledge. They always question the information they come across, know how to read, write, and listen with a critical eye, they always spot logically bad reasoning and know how to avoid them in their own work.

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