The philosophical examination of the philosophy of science itself—the study of how we study science. Metaphilosophy of Science asks meta-questions: What are the methods of philosophy of science? Is it descriptive or normative? How does it relate to history and sociology of science? Is it making progress? What counts as a good theory in philosophy of science? Metaphilosophy of Science is philosophy of science's self-reflection—the discipline that keeps it from becoming dogmatic by forcing it to examine its own assumptions.
"You're debating Kuhn vs. Popper. Metaphilosophy of Science asks: why are these the options? Who decides what counts as a good philosophy of science? How does philosophy of science itself change over time? You're so deep in the debate you haven't asked what the debate is for. Step back—that's metaphilosophy of science."
by Dumu The Void March 2, 2026
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