AMA | April 2025
Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas
The Balance of Data-Driven Science and Theoretical Understanding
This chapter examines the philosophical challenges of prioritizing data-driven methods over traditional theoretical frameworks in scientific research. It highlights historical figures like Kepler and Newton to emphasize the necessity of understanding scientific mechanisms, advocating for a balance between empirical analysis and theoretical insights.
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