On the other hand, many philosophers of science have thought otherwise.
Many philosophers (people who study philosophy) have thought about what it means for something to be good.
These philosophers do not think that ethics is the same for all people.
Many philosophers think that doing anything or making any choice is a part of ethics.
He notes that the philosopher thought it wasn't such a bad idea to believe because oftentimes the thing one believed in did happen.
The true philosopher does not think of coming just in time for his train except as a bet or a joke.
Only the philosopher can think of death as a duty, to be performed willingly and without fear.
This may be effective (or just remarkably patient) but it is not how philosophers usually think they should proceed.
Once upon a time great philosophers thought about things like the meaning of life and consciousness and free will.
But few philosophers today think that this explains the worth of science.