Philosophy of Geology is really rare discipline. I mostly concerns cosmology rather than other parts of geology. In Russian there are only few books based upon materialism dated 1950-1980

I mean this area must be developed

The philosophy of science is an emerging field within Philosophy, this field has had its greatest development since the rise of social studies of science and technology since the last century in Spain, the United States and some Latin American countries, such as Mexico and Uruguay. In Spain, this field of knowledge has developed a lot with such unavoidable names as José Antonio López Cerezo, Manuel Medina, José Luis Luján and others who can serve as reference. In my opinion, one of the fundamental theses of Philosophy of Science today is the analysis of the impact that science and technology are having on the conformation of a new imaginary in modern society. The way in which the virtual environment is shaping our social relationships is changing everything in the economy, culture, sports, man's relations with nature and in all fields of human activity. One of the fundamental problems that this science must face is how the individual and social man can be guided in a communicational world where the truths are predetermined by the hegemonic power centers of the transnationals of the information in which the man has no other option that adapt to those truths or disappear. Another problem that I think should enter this field is how to save the values ​​of small identities in the face of the unlimited growth of science and technology and the imposition of patterns alien to local cultures. This problem is vital, as well as the strategy that we must assume to save the traditional knowledge of the ancestral communities in a world where only the technology that brings profit to its creators is useful. These are problems and theses that should be part of the Philosophy of science. I will be attentive to your comments.

Theoretical work on the structure of science, eg, Patrick Suppes and Joseph Sneed.

The above question inspired me to the following considerations:

Do you know any theories or directions of philosophical thought that inspire you to carry out scientific research?

From antiquity, one of the first fundamental areas of the development of thoughts and considerations being precursory trends for the subsequent development of specific fields of science was logic and philosophy. Analysis of the development of various directions, theories, concepts, trends, and philosophical schools in the context of the history of philosophical thought can also provide inspiration for contemporary considerations over specific guesses, the search for solutions to complex problems, and the planning of complex research processes.

Many philosophical concepts and trends from the past, formulated in other epochs, are in principle still valid despite the technical, technological and civilization progress made. I believe that many philosophical concepts and trends from the past concerning the role of man in the surrounding world, in relations with the environment, including the social and natural environment, man as part of nature in a sustainable ecosystem, etc. is still valid. Human life has changed due to technological and civilization progress. The current technological revolution, known as Industry 4.0, could, however, change human life in highly developed countries so far that these may be already noticeable in contemporary trends and philosophical concepts concerning antrolope, social issues, etc.

On the other hand, modern philosophical concepts can also describe the role of science in the 21st century in the context of successively growing global social, climate and natural and economic problems.

In view of the above, the current question is: Do you know any theories or directions of philosophical thought that inspire you to carry out scientific research?

Please, answer, comments.

I invite you to the discussion.

In the context of the above considerations, the following question is also current:

Are we dealing with a crisis of authorities in the era of the technological revolution and new online media?

Currently, in the age of technological revolution and new online media, including social media portals, which are one of the main sources of information and is the dominant communication medium for many young people through these new media, many people create a business, policy, creator of the largest technology corporations, artists from various fields, so-called idols of musics, film, etc.

However, did not the notion of authority lose its meaning in this way?

Of course, in the world of science, this issue may look much different. In the world of science, most researchers and scientists usually indicate as the authorities of their exceptional mentors, promoters of scientific papers, eminent professors specializing in a specific field of science.

But how does it look outside the world of science?

Is there a crisis of authorities for the average citizen of modern communities in the age of technological revolution and new online media?

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In view of the above, it is also important to include in the above discussion also the following issue:

What is the significance of philosophy for the development of sciences in the 21st century?

What is the significance of philosophy for the development of sciences in the 21st century and in the context of the current technological revolution and dynamic technological progress and growing global problems?

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Philosophy tries to reach where the research possibilities of science do not reach. Philosophy tries to determine the directions of the development of science. Philosophy allows to create theses for transcendental, timeless considerations such as the essence and meaning of human life?

The essence and sense of the existence of many categories, values, ideas functioning in the Universe and on the Earth, but because of their idealistic, abstract, theoretical character can not be verified by currently used objective, instrumental research methods.

In the past, in some epochs, eg in ancient times, philosophy was the main inspiration for the development of science. In some other epochs, like. eg in the Middle Ages, the development of philosophy was correlated with certain arbitrarily adopted dogmas, or as in the 19th and early 20th century, the development of philosophy was correlated with scientific discoveries of certain fields of science, ideologies created for the development of economic, political, and state systems. Currently, philosophy has unlimited opportunities for development, but in my opinion its development is currently determined to a large extent by the technological, civilizational and social progress of humanity.

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The above question inspired me to the following considerations:

Does philosophy help in the creation of new research formulas?

In my opinion, philosophy can help in describing the methodology of generating specific new, innovative formulas and research concepts that in the 21st century may concern, among others, the issues of artificial intelligence, data processing in Big Data resources, robotics, biotechnology, new online media and many other developmental fields of knowledge and new technologies.

In view of the above, the current question is: Does philosophy help in the creation of new research formulas?

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In the context of the above considerations, the following question is also current:

Can philosophy help in the development of science and innovation?

From antiquity, philosophy has given inspiration for the development of other sciences. Some teachings come from specific trends in the history of philosophical thought. Currently, philosophy can give conceptual inspiration for creating new concepts for other sciences and for creating innovative solutions.

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I agree with @ Juan Manuel Montero Peña

In the context of the above considerations, I also propose the following research problem:

Are you superstitious, can a scientist be superstitious?

Are you superstitious? If the scientist can be superstitious or can he have respect for superstitions? Can a scientist completely ignore superstitions if he does not research them scientifically? Are superstitions an atavistic element of culture? Are they atavistic remnants of the ancient times when people have explained the occurrence of puzzling, unrecognized scientific atmospheric, climatic, cosmic phenomena, etc., explaining this by the action of higher, supernatural forces, etc.?

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