Philosophy & Science

Philosophy:

Philosophy means love or affection for knowledge. It involves questioning, answering, and reasoning with the basic and subtle intelligence of life. It is a universal subject. Philosophy strives for a fair and sophisticated discussion of the problems of life and the world through logic and analysis. Dogma and superstition have no place in philosophy. There are some basic subjects or branches of philosophy. These are Metaphysics, Epistemology, Axiology, Ontology, etc.

Science:

The etymological meaning of science is knowledge. Science is the systematic knowledge of the physical or material world gained through observation and experimentation. The individual's consciousness or emotions have no influence on science. The condition of science is to be proven by specific observations and experiments. Science is a vast subject. Hence science is divided on the basis of the topic of science. Different sciences deal with different categories of nature. The branches of science are - Physics, Biology, Psychology, Sociology, Technology, or Logic.

Similarities between philosophy and science:

In ancient times, there was no boundary between science and philosophy. because philosophy and science both have the same fundamental content. Both aim at knowing the unknown, simplifying the complex, and uncovering the truth. The outcomes of numerous experiments and scientific investigations are evaluated in philosophy. A passion for knowledge and a desire for truth is at the core of both science and philosophy. Menson said, "Philosophy and science have the same nature and the same purpose." Individual consciousness has no place in philosophy and science. The task of philosophy is to question a basic and to present arguments and answers, while the task of science is to present a testable theory behind a natural phenomenon through experiments. Simply put, science and philosophy share the same foundational principles for explaining the universe and life.

The contrast between philosophy and science:

Philosophy and science have the same purpose and goal, but there are some distinctions between them. These include procedural, consequential, and spatial differences. Firstly, in the scope of discussion, there is a vast difference between philosophy and science. Philosophy has a universal perspective. It deals with all aspects of the entire universe, but the view of science is monolithic. Science has a disciplined discussion on one subject. The scope of discussion of philosophy is wider than that of science. Secondly, Philosophy and science apply different methodologies. Logic, reasoning, and argumentation are the predominant methods used in philosophy. On the other hand, science is based on experience. It explains a simple phenomenon through experiments. Thirdly, philosophy's conclusions are not universal and definite. Its decision cannot be verified through experiments. But the conclusions of science are universal and definite. This is proven through experiments. Fourthly, there are quantifiable distinctions between philosophy and science. Philosophy is evaluative. Philosophy deals with quantitative and qualitative aspects. On the other hand, science is descriptive, it only deals with quantitative aspects. Fifthly, science only seeks the truth, it cannot satisfy the human mind. From this perspective, philosophy is the pursuit of beauty, truth, and goodness that can satisfy the human mind.

Relationship between philosophy and science:

Science and philosophy are interdependent. Just as science presents the experimental results of a subject, philosophy evaluates those results. Science serves as the foundation for philosophical discussions or explanations of life and the world. From this point of view, science and philosophy depend on each other.

Philosophy and science are connected. Both science and philosophy are necessary for humans to fully understand the universe and life.