The liberation of nature and knowledge: a case study on Hans Reichenbach’s naturalism

Abstract Our main goal in this paper is to present and scrutinize Reichenbach’s own naturalism our contemporary context, with special attention competing versions of the concept. By exploring idea naturalism, we will argue that he defended a liberating, therapeutic form , meaning took scientific philosophy (or nature, Naturphilosophie ) be possible cure for bad old habits traditional ways philosophy. For Reichenbach, naturalistic was well-established liberation . We do not intend suggest Reichenbach acted as an inventor naturalism; nonetheless, invoking term ‘naturalism’ more than simple rhetorical strategy rehabilitating forerunner field. think his ideas can make valuable contribution debates, presents interesting case among other scientifically oriented proponents time. After presenting short reconstruction naturalism—or, appropriately, naturalisms—in order able correctly situate within well systematic discuss against background philosophy, views on relation common-sense knowledge science, efforts at popularization. To delve deeper into topic, study show how argued both philosophical discussions (assuming their continuity), it necessary move from request value truth probability. And, finally, nature socio-political program who talked about “a crusade.” emphasizing aspect may better position him history analytic general, yet-to-be-written narrative movement particular.