Quote by Charles D. Broad
It should now be clear why the method of Philosophy is so different from that of the natural sciences. Experiments are not made, because they would be utterly useless.
Summary
This quote highlights the fundamental difference between the methods of philosophy and the natural sciences. In contrast to the natural sciences, philosophy typically doesn't rely on experiments as a means of inquiry. The quote asserts that conducting experiments in philosophy would be futile and serve no purpose. This is likely because philosophy deals with abstract concepts, logic, reasoning, and examining fundamental questions about knowledge, existence, and values, which cannot be easily subjected to experimental validation but require contemplation and logical analysis.