Single Idea 14859

[catalogued under 1. Philosophy / G. Scientific Philosophy / 3. Scientism]

Full Idea

The philosophy that is in control of science must also consider the extent to which science should be allowed to develop; it must determine its value!

Gist of Idea

If philosophy controls science, then it has to determine its scope, and its value

Source

Friedrich Nietzsche (Unpublished Notebooks 1872-74 [1873], 19 [024])

Book Reference

Nietzsche,Friedrich: 'Unpublished of 'Unfashionable Obs' period (v 11)', ed/tr. Gray,Richard T. [Stanford 1995], p.9