Do some physicists hate philosophy because they don't understand logical inference?

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And think it's just logical-sounding nonsense?

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[–]Scolias 2 insightful - 2 fun2 insightful - 1 fun3 insightful - 2 fun -  (3 children)

Philosophy is mostly non-sense, yes.

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Why is computer science mostly not nonsense? Why is mathematics mostly not nonsense? Because of practical applications?

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LOLCODE is mostly nonsense...

[–]Scolias 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

Because it's based on actual, reality based fact. Common sense dude.

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It's how vs why. Physics doesn't delve into morality or meaning of existence, and philosophy doesn't delve into the inner workings of molecular science.

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How is it possible for a physicist to have a Phd and not understand logical inference?

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Many people at degree level remain stupid.

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😤

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[–]zyxzevn🐈‍⬛ 1 insightful - 2 fun1 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 2 fun -  (0 children)

Physicists are usually visual thinkers. Philosophers are usually more word thinkers.
So philosophers can get lost in different meanings of words, or invent their own. Or even invent their own logic.
And physicists can get stuck in certain visuals.