The phrase "to philosophize about something" means to engage in critical thinking, reflection and analysis about a particular topic or issue. Full definition
So there's an ongoing discussion now almost at the level of philosophy of science: Is this even a science? (discovermagazine.com)
There is an intrinsic difference between the empirical field of hard science on the one hand and theology and the more speculative fields of philosophy on the other. (johnquiggin.com)
The cutting edge of philosophy for two centuries has worked more against this self - evidence than for it. (religion-online.org)