Not huge, but I just realised that if you get a PhD in Philosophy, then technically it's a doctorate of philosophy in philosophy. Studying the problems, theories and ideas of problems, theories and ideas. A degree in studying the problems, theories and ideas of Palaeontology is enough for me thank you very much!
Which brings us neatly to my next topic: philosophy in science. I've just started reading "Paleontology: A Philosophical Introduction" by Derek Turner, and so far I'm really enjoying it! I think that a refresher course on why we do what we do in science, especially the anthropomorphic dimension (species concepts, I'm looking at you!) is very important at this early stage in my research career!
Which brings us neatly to my next topic: philosophy in science. I've just started reading "Paleontology: A Philosophical Introduction" by Derek Turner, and so far I'm really enjoying it! I think that a refresher course on why we do what we do in science, especially the anthropomorphic dimension (species concepts, I'm looking at you!) is very important at this early stage in my research career!
