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Philosophy provides a new way of looking at the world and exploring ideas that otherwise might be too heavy, or too big, to comprehend. It's a lot better than the alternative—which is willful ignorance and throwing your hands up in the air and saying "I guess it's all part of a masterplan!" Philip Kitcher has more to say. | Big Think Science

10 schools of philosophy and why you should know them

Republican, Democratic, Independent, it shouldn't matter! Science should be nonpartisan, and Neil deGrasse Tyson can't believe how polarized it's become. | Big Think Science

What role can art play in science? An unexpectedly important one, says NASA's Michelle Thaller. Art is being used by NASA to communicate its discoveries and concepts and can help people learn science. | Big Think Science

There's a scientific reason as to why you can't stop your head boppin' to block-rockin' beats... and also why you can't get a great song's hook out of your head. The Atlantic's senior editor Derek Thompson lays down the science behind catchy music's appeal. | Big Think Science