Re: Science and Philosophy: what is the difference?

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From: Rick Sobie
Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2003 22:44

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In article <3FB1406D.D70718A@hate.spam.net>, UncleAl0@hate.spam.net says...
>
>Dio wrote:
>> 
>> Science and philosophy (or epistemology) have been very important for our
>> knowledge.
>> But nowadays what is the main difference between science and philosophy?
>
>Empiricism.  
>
>Philosophy needs pencil and paper.  Science needs pencil, paper, and a
>wastebasket.  The difference is begging gods for boons versus enjoying
>working flush toilets.
>



Oh give it up Al, if it weren't for the philosophers, you would
still be using leaves and in the winter you would be down to 
pine cones.

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