Is Philosophy of Science Useless?

The generation of physicists that transformed their discipline in the early 20th century held philosophy in high esteem.Albert Einstein is perhaps the foremost example of this.Throughout his life, he was an avid reader of philosophical writings.

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Theoria
Published
2025-02-01
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https://doi.org/10.1111/theo.12596
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Classical Philosophy and Thought
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Is Philosophy of Science Useless?

Oskar Hansson
Theoria
Classical Philosophy and Thought
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Is Philosophy of Science Useless?

Oskar Hansson
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Abstract

The generation of physicists that transformed their discipline in the early 20th century held philosophy in high esteem.Albert Einstein is perhaps the foremost example of this.Throughout his life, he was an avid reader of philosophical writings.

TheoriaVol. 91(1)
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Classical Philosophy and Thought
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