What Can Philosophy Bring to Science and Society?

Whether its the Earth revolving around the Sun, evolution, or climate change, ideas from science never stay neatly contained within a box labeled “science.” Once scientist’s ideas are out among the general population, they have little control over where they might go or what directions they might take. This is one area where the philosophy of science can intervene. Sharyn Clough has been doing philosophy of science at Oregon State University since 2003. The energy and passion she brings into … Continue reading What Can Philosophy Bring to Science and Society?