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Originally Posted by shanlstrick  I often find that science - especially quantum physics tends to overlap with metaphysics and philosophy from time to time. |
That's because science is naturally dependent upon both. The scientific method depends, for instance, on a belief in causality: if event 1 is the cause of event 2, then repeating event 1 will naturally repeat event 2. If one presumes that causality is invalid, then the scientific method is pointless. Causality is a philosophical belief.
I once saw a fun chart, which stacked geological strata upon one another. Philosophy was the bedrock, and layered on top in order was Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Psychology. It's too general and sweeping for me today, but the gist is still valid.
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love,
identity & growth,
economics,
education,
equality,
definitions.
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Anansi Boys,
Fly By Night,
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