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This book explores the fundamental concepts that link the scientific and philosophical disciplines. The author, a respected academic, presents the view that scientific inquiry inevitably leads to questions and problems that transcend the scope of science and enter the realm of philosophy. Starting with a critical analysis of the foundational methods of science, the book argues that empirical principles, methodological principles, and postulated principles are essential to scientific understanding. The author traces the historical development of scientific thought, demonstrating how inquiries into basic physical phenomena, such as water's behavior in a pump, have laid the groundwork for broader philosophical reflections on causality, similarity, and the nature of reality. The book concludes with an exploration of the significance of these insights for scientific knowledge, emphasizing the interconnectedness of science and philosophy in our understanding of the world.
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