To what extent can phylosophy be considered as a science?

Answer 1

Before there were sciences and scientists, there were philosophy and philosophers. "Love of knowledge" As different areas of study became special interests, they branched off of "philosophy" and became a specialty "science," medicine, physics, mathematics, logic, etc.

Philosophy is left with whatever has not specialized and all the sciences too.

Answer 2

It depends how do we define science. Or more exactly how do we differentiate social and exact (natural) sciences. There were many attempts in the history of philosophy to found philosophy on the strict scientific grounds, where as the main model was natural science and mathematics (Descartes, Husserl...). Those attempts represented the great progress in thinking since they provided philosophy with objectivity, critical thinking and logical consistency, but could never establish it as an exclusively exact science because philosophy is more than that. Human mind is complex and is not limited only to mathematical and analytical thinking and problem-resolving. There is one crucial reason why it is impossible: human beings are free beings and have the free will. So the issues like Ethics, Politics, Emotions, Believings, Creativity... can not be explained and resolved in a way exacts sciences resolve their problems. It would be an ambitious and arrogant attempt to reduce human being on the object of observation ignoring ones individuality, idiosyncrasy and complexity. Unfortunately, this happened once in history - in the Nazi laboratories during the holocaust. the fact that every scientist and philosopher should respect is that there are things that are the themes of philosophy and can not and should not be subject to experiment: human dignity, morality, personality and freedom. All we can and have to do is to think about these things. So, If by science we think primarily natural sciences, my answer is that philosophy can be considered as a science to very, very small extent. Good for philosophy.

Answer 3

Ever since criticism into modern education( in logic in Poland at beginining of 20th century,for example),it has been
evident that people need to be shown,for example,the
possibilities-and-power of both philosophy and science.

That this is so can be seen by the use of "definition" amoungst other things( as clever tricks!).
My advice is (try and try agin) to read and study for ur self,
use ur mind as THE critical tool, and not only simplify but
compare the rarified knowledge that is given,with common
and practical experince-and do Not be afraid to put ideas/
and things aside, for future criticism and investigation(!).

Answer 4

Your Question itself has an answer. After considering philosophy as science only you have pu this question forward.

Let me give a comparison between spirituality and science I think this will serve you purpose.

Science facts should be experimented and then believed
where as spirituality begins with faith and reasoning automatically follows.
Science and spirituality are not two separate items. They are interrelated.
Spirituality begins where science ends.

Answer 5

IF YOU CAN PROVE THAT PHYLOSOPHY IS AN APPLIED SCIENCE