Non-Ontological Science

Science, the cornerstone of human progress, often relies on metaphysical assumptions that remain unexamined. Constructs such as “laws of nature,” “particles,” and “forces” are indispensable for organizing knowledge and making predictions. However, they are often mistaken for inherent features of reality. This reification—treating conceptual tools as independently existing entities—can stifle creativity, narrow inquiry, and obscure…