Philosophy, Science, and History.

The article explores the relationship between philosophy, science, and history, highlighting the conflicting views on their intellectual importance. It discusses the perspectives of Platonism and Aristotelianism, with Platonism prioritizing philosophy as a non-empirical pre-science and Aristotelianism subordinating philosophy to science. The article also delves into the role of history in these disciplines and emphasizes the importance of understanding the past in order to anchor truth and avoid the loss of freedom. Overall, it provides a nuanced examination of these subjects without adopting a specific judgment. [Extracted from the article]