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Is philosophy a form of social science?
This is a discussion on Is philosophy a form of social science? within the General Chat forums, part of the Main Category category; I would like to know if this would qualify as a social science in college....
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06-08-2008, 07:35 PM
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| I would like to know if this would qualify as a social science in college. |
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06-08-2008, 07:36 PM
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|  No, philosophy is not a social science. In college it is usually categorized as part of the Humanities and Arts section or department. The difference between philosophy and social science is that philosophy is a belief system based on the use of reason and logic (Metaphysics), while the social sciences are a belief system based on empirical observation to find truth or SCIENCE. Thus, a social science like sociology is based on the actual physical study of society to explain social phenomena, but a philosophy like ethics or existentialism is based on the the use of thought experiments and rational thinking to explain human behavior and society. |
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06-08-2008, 07:36 PM
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| Probably not. But take it anyway, it made my brain grow. |
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