Quote from Gabfly1:
That would depend on your aim. Science seeks to recognize and understand objective reality. Art is the subjective spin that seeks to add beauty in the eye of the beholder, whatever that beauty may be. The best art includes reality in some measure because that is the common ground upon which the artist seeks to bond with others, and perhaps evoke a similar emotional response although not necessarily. Art can blunt the sharp edges of reality or make them even more pronounced, depending on the intent and interpretation.
Although the best art incorporates reality together with a subjective element, the best science seeks to remain steadfastly objective. Unlike art, subjectivity does not add value to science. Subjectivity diminishes science's contribution. Perhaps the art in science is in the inspiration that leads to hypotheses that can then be objectively tested to confirm their validity, thereby adding value in the form of knowledge.
The philosophical component is one that may add meaning and context to our lives. As with art, it too is a subjective interpretation, that may or may not have a moral compass attached to it. However, philosophy cannot validate or invalidate science. It can only interpret its value in the scheme of life.
