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Fri 25 Jul, 2014 10:08 pm
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Since classical antiquity, science as a type of knowledge has been closely linked to philosophy. In the early modern period the words "science" and "philosophy of nature" were sometimes used interchangeably.[4] By the 17th century, natural philosophy (which is today called "natural science") was considered a separate branch of philosophy.[5]
@oristarA,
I would translate it as "what has passed before.."
@cicerone imposter,
cicerone imposter wrote:
I would translate it as "what has passed before.."
Thanks.
I wonder whether natural philosophy (which is today called "natural science") was still considered a separate branch of philosophy in 17th century.