COVID-19: between science of nature and science of “spirit”

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5902/2179378643937

Keywords:

Dewey, Morality, Science, History of Philosophy, Pandemic, COVID-19

Abstract

I aim to analyze John Dewey's interpretation of the history of philosophy and its problems in an attempt to shed light on the current state of affairs, in which, in the midst of a COVID-19 pandemic, politicians, religious and philosophers confront scientists in a dispute to determine who has the authority to determine how we should live. The distinction that Dewey draws between natural sciences and “spirit” sciences may indicate the origin of this malaise and the resistance of the “spiritual” class to accept the orientations of the class of scientists.

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Author Biography

Thiago Barros Gomes, Federal University of Espírito Santo, Vitória, ES

Professor of Philosophy at Federal University of Espírito Santo, Vitória, ES

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Published

2020-07-09

How to Cite

Gomes, T. B. (2020). COVID-19: between science of nature and science of “spirit”. Voluntas: International Journal of Philosophy, 11, e36. https://doi.org/10.5902/2179378643937

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Vol. 11 (2020): Special Ed. (2020): Pandemic and Philosophy (Continuous Publishing)

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Special Ed.: Pandemic and Philosophy (continuous publication)

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