Evolution from Natural Philosophy to Modern Science

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the scientific revolution led to the fragmentation of natural philosophy into specialized disciplines like biology, chemistry, and physics. This shift marked the emergence of hard natural science, focusing on functional approaches to nature and losing the integration of knowledge and meaning. The specialization in scientific fields led to a separation from discussing the broader significance of reality, resulting in a technocratic view of science. This transition highlighted a loss of the deeper appreciation and understanding of nature as something special and meaningful.