To Practice Science, We Must Philosophize

I'd never thought of things this way, but I just came across this New Republic article from a couple of years back. In "Science Is Not About Certainty," theoretical physicist Carlo Rovelli discusses the nature of scientific advancement. At the end of his article, he notes that philosophy leads to scientific discoveries. His point is particularly relevant in origins science, where sound reasoning is crucial.

Rovelli notes that historically, great scientists have also practiced philosophy:

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