Filozofia w kontekście nauki. Stare problemy w nowym wydaniu

Abstract

The analysis carried out in this article allows one to draw important conclusions from the point of view of the philosopher of nature. There is an interaction between philosophy and science that takes the form of a mutual permeation in a circle that does not close. Although it is hard to characterize such a circle, one can point to some of its accompanying ideas: (1) Understanding the philosophical implications of a scientific theory improves its explanatory power and reveals the information it contains on the fundamental structure of the Universe. The expression “philosophy in science” characterizes the contemporary approach to the relations between philosophy and science. It must be emphasized that the traditional approach of philosophy and science leads to interesting results, important for the understanding of the external world. (2) The mutual permeation of philosophy and science is a dynamic and creative process. Both science and philosophy change constantly, which substantially influence the development of this permeation. It is hard to predict, however, in which direction the process will evolve.

Keywords

• philosophy of nature
• natural sciences
• philosophy in science