It seems to me that the difference is that math, physics, chemistry, etc. are verified either by a priori deduction, or by experimentation, so there is less room for dispute in these subjects among professionals working in the field, at least when it comes to the basic knowledge base.
With philosophy, or specifically the study of a particular philosopher's ideas, verification involves consulting and interpreting texts, something which is more subjective.
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Date: 6/2/11 22:09 (UTC)With philosophy, or specifically the study of a particular philosopher's ideas, verification involves consulting and interpreting texts, something which is more subjective.