Philosophy occupies a contested intellectual middle ground between theology and science
Evidence
Philosophy, as I shall understand the word, is something intermediate between theology and science. Like theology, it consists of speculations on matters as to which definite knowledge has, so far, been unascertainable; but like science, it appeals to human reason rather than to authority, whether that of tradition or that of revelation. All definite knowledge—so I should contend—belongs to science; all dogma as to what surpasses definite knowledge belongs to theology. But between theology and science there is a No Man’s Land, exposed to attack from both sides; this No Man’s Land is philosophy. — Bertrand Russell, History of Western Philosophy, 40
Categorization
- corroborated: 2 independent passages support this claim — Bertrand Russell, History of Western Philosophy, 40
- XREF: connects to: Scholastic philosophy operates within orthodoxy and uses syllogistic reasoning — Bertrand Russell, History of Western Philosophy, 1658; Philosophers have repeatedly revived the ontological argument despite theological rejection. — Bertrand Russell, History of Western Philosophy, 1602; Buddhism serves as a philosophy rather than a religion. — Dan Harris, 10 percent Happier, 440 (+8 more)
Broader Connections
- Scholastic philosophy operates within orthodoxy and uses syllogistic reasoning
#exemplifies(0.70) — Bertrand Russell, History of Western Philosophy, 1658 - Philosophers have repeatedly revived the ontological argument despite theological rejection.
#exemplifies(0.50) — Bertrand Russell, History of Western Philosophy, 1602 - Faith offers an understanding of life that contrasts with rational knowledge.
#contradicts(0.45) — Leo Tolstoy, A Confession, 118 - Buddhism serves as a philosophy rather than a religion.
#qualifies(0.40) — Dan Harris, 10 percent Happier, 440