Philosophy's Authority Over Science - Ep.335

Philosophy’s Authority Over Science – Ep.335 – Scientism & Secularism – Examples Of The Authority And Autonomy Thesis – Part 2

Patrick August 18, 2025

Philosophy’s Authority Over Science

Previously, we looked at the authority philosophy has over science, and now we look at philosophy’s authority over science. From what beaker to grab to remembering equations to what to write in that peer-reviewed study, the initial steps one makes and concludes is all philosophical. Those most hurt? Scientists and atheists. Big mad.

TIMELINE:

00:00 – Introduction
01:12 – The Autonomy Thesis Of Philosophy
03:51 – The Characteristics Of Science Comes From The Philosophers
05:34 – Methodological Naturalism Fails To Establish Causation
07:50 – 1st & 2nd Order Distinctions Needed Between Science & How To Do Science
09:03 – Philosophy Can Be Independent & More Authoritative Than Science
11:06 – Christians Don’t Have To Freak Out Over Current Day Scientific Claims
13:25 – Methodological Naturalism Struggles To Keep Intelligent Design Out Of Science
15:19 – Ch. 11 – How Do We Explain Things?
16:00 – Two Types Of Explanations – Scientific & Personal
16:27 – Scientific Explanations Defined
19:00 – Personal Explanations Defined
22:16 – Criteria For Things That Are Scientific Unexplainable
28:34 – Conclusion

Philosophy's Authority Over Science