[Tainnor]

Historically, many scientists have dabbled in philosophy and many philosophers have done some science. Some were know for contributions in both areas (as well as mathematics).

Feynman may not have cared about philosophy, but plenty of other scientists did and do. Plus, philosophy doesn't necessarily have to justify itself in terms of "utility", because that just assumes that everything needs to have some ulterior motive and can't just be enjoyed for its own sake.

[mandmandam]

It seems like you believe that since I'm defending Feynman, I must be attacking philosophy somehow. But it's not an either/or situation.