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What does it mean?
Modern science risks losing the philosophical wonder that characterized natural philosophy.
In plain terms
Science has lost some of its big thinking.
What can you take from it?
Reintegrate philosophical questions into scientific work.

Where it applies

  • research planning
  • education
  • policy

Putting it to work

  • ask why
  • study history
  • consider context

Questions to consider

  • What is lost when science becomes technical?
  • How can science be more philosophical?

Another view

Specialization is required for modern scientific progress.

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