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What are the three major branches of modern science?

natural sciences, social sciences, formal sciences

What are the formal sciences and what do they study?

Formal sciences study formal systems, governed by axioms and rules, such as logic, mathematics, and theoretical computer science.

Why is there disagreement about whether the formal sciences are science disciplines?

There is disagreement because the formal sciences do not rely on empirical evidence.

What are applied sciences and give examples of disciplines within this category?

<p>Applied sciences are disciplines that use scientific knowledge for practical purposes, such as engineering and medicine.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some of the earliest written records of identifiable predecessors to modern science, and where do they date back to?

<p>The earliest written records of identifiable predecessors to modern science date back to Bronze Age Egypt and Mesopotamia from around 3000 to 1200 BCE.</p> Signup and view all the answers