Comment by phpnodejspwn

This is what they teach in school.

If you read late Wittgenstein or Karl Popper, you will find that science is a useful simplification. Rorty is boring and not useful, but he kills any sort of Realism.

The 3 gigantic holes:

1. It's all language. (Wittgenstein)

2. The edges of systems do not connect with each other.

3. There are exceptions to everything.

I know that might seem a bit generic, but these are the major flaws in the philosophy of science.

I was a true believer too.

If you ever want to learn a ton about science, read Popper. He tortures himself, but he's also scientific meta.