• masterspace@lemmy.ca
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    6 months ago

    Philosophers literally invented formal logic to help them answer questions. Yes they are trying to answer questions and constrain the possible answer space where they can’t.

    • Carrolade@lemmy.world
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      6 months ago

      Certainly, but that was before the scientific method rose to prominence. Things change, and that can include the purpose of any given practice.