Simon Blackburn - Why Philosophy of Science?

Science is humankind's magnificent achievement, the way of thinking to discern facts and truths and to reject errors and myths. But how to understand the scientific method itself and what is it really that science is learning? That's the role of philosophy. For example, when science discerns 'regularities' in nature, are these 'laws' of nature? Free access to Closer to Truth's library of 5,000 videos: http://bit.ly/376lkKN Watch more interviews on philosophy of science: https://www.closertotruth.com/series/why-philosophy-science-part-1 Simon Blackburn is a British academic philosopher known for his work in quasi-realism and his efforts to popularize philosophy. He obtained his doctorate in 1970 from Churchill College, Cambridge. Register for free at CTT.com for subscriber-only exclusives: http://bit.ly/2GXmFsP Closer to Truth, hosted by Robert Lawrence Kuhn and directed by Peter Getzels, presents the world’s greatest thinkers exploring humanity’s deepest questions. Discover fundamental issues of existence. Engage new and diverse ways of thinking. Appreciate intense debates. Share your own opinions. Seek your own answers.