I think philosophers can do things akin to theoretical scientists, in that, having read about empirical data, they too can think of what hypotheses and theories might account for that data. So there's a continuity between philosophy and science in that way.

He also devised the thought experiment of The Experience Machine in an attempt to show that ethical hedonism was false. Later books
The Examined Life (1989) pitched to a broader public explores love death faith reality and the meaning of life. He is best known for his book Anarchy State and Utopia (1974) a libertarian answer to John Rawls' A Theory of Justice (1971).

He was a professor at Harvard University. He is best known for his book Anarchy State and Utopia (1974) a libertarian answer to John Rawls' A Theory of Justice (1971).