This article focuses on Paul Feuerbach’s philosophy of science to discuss whether the elimination of methodological coercion in science can increase individual freedom. From an anarchist perspective, it explains how the lack of rules can lead to stagnation of science and violations of individual freedom, and emphasizes the need for a scientific methodology. There was a time when the...
Is science absolute truth or just a belief system?
The absolute status of science in the future society is actually just a belief system. Scientific theories are not absolute because they are changeable and subjective, and the persuasive power of science is due to its logic and tangibility. What will human society look like in the future? Imagine a human society of the future. What’s the first thing that comes to mind? Most...
Is photodynamic therapy revolutionary enough to replace conventional treatments for cancer?
Photodynamic therapy uses light to selectively destroy cancer cells, minimizing damage to normal tissue and reducing side effects, and recent studies have proven its effectiveness and safety. As of 2024, cancer is the number one cause of death in South Korea. Although attempts have been made to overcome cancer through various methods such as chemotherapy and radiation therapy, cancer has...
How should we understand and accept the ambivalence between the advancement of science and technology, whether it benefits human life or leads to destruction?
Advances in science and technology have dramatically changed human life, providing convenience and abundance, but they have also led to negative consequences, such as environmental degradation and weapons development. The line between good and bad is blurred, and its value depends on the intentions of its users. Science has been evolving ever since humans have been living on Earth, from...
How did science and religion begin, and what is their relationship today and in the future?
The history of science and religion is as old as humanity itself, and it has been one of conflict and cooperation. In modern times, there is a movement to bring science and religion together to create a new paradigm for the future. When did the history of science and religion begin? The question can be traced back to prehistoric times. Primitive people living in tribal groups began to use...
Can science and religion work together to search for truth in the evolution vs. creationism debate?
Science and religion are at odds in the debate over evolution and creationism, but when they recognize each other’s limitations and work together, they can explore deeper truths about the meaning and purpose of human existence. There is potential for a complementary relationship between science and religion, with science exploring the material world and religion exploring human values...
How do scientific theories form and remain objective, and what do Popper and Kuhn’s views tell us?
This lesson examines the process by which scientific theories are formulated, developed, and remain objective based on the arguments of Popper and Kuhn. Popper discusses the objectivity of scientific knowledge through the concept of disproversialism and Kuhn through the concept of paradigms. I conclude that scientific objectivity is justified within paradigms. “Geodynamics” and...
Between scientific advances and bioethics, how can legalizing the sale of eggs reconcile human rights and dignity?
As advances in science and medicine increase the demand for eggs, it is necessary to discuss whether legalizing the sale of eggs is a way to protect both women’s autonomy and the dignity of life. As science and medicine have advanced, we humans have come to expect a future with advances that were once unimaginable. It no longer seems impossible to escape the horrors of disease and...