Originally posted by JS357this is rather brilliant and i thank you for it!
Here's my take. Of course BB can disclaim it. Not a problem, I will learn something more.
He answers your question as if to say "yes... the aim is understanding... but...".
The "but" is that in the realm of philosophy, observations are essential, and must support the conclusions, but the observations that are taken into consideration will be those that ...[text shortened]... ophy and spirituality. My guess is that it dominates spirituality, and rightly should.