There is a continuum between science and philosophy. As Fichte said (but did not practice), philosophy should be the science of sciences.
Mario BungeWhereas science elicits changes in order to know, technology knows in order to elicit changes.
Mario BungeFrom a historical viewpoint, religion is just a kind of superstition, and from a political viewpoint it is a tool of social control.
Mario BungeA democratic state will protect the freedom to hold any beliefs other than those that harm others, such as racism. In particular, it will see to it that no one is harmed just because of her beliefs.
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