Philosophy ... is a science, and as such has no articles of faith; accordingly, in it nothing can be assumed as existing except what is either positively given empirically, or demonstrated through indubitable conclusions.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Philosophy should be a science that accepts only empirical evidence or logically undeniable conclusions.
- In plain terms
- Philosophy must rely on evidence or airtight logic.
- What can you take from it?
- Reason and data are the foundation of philosophical inquiry.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can all philosophical questions be answered scientifically?
- What role does intuition play in philosophy?
Another view
Some philosophical topics may be beyond empirical verification.
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