Test any philosophical claim that thinks that it is required by the scientific method with the following: would adhering to it make impossible for the form of human agency to arise that is involved in doing science? Such as the free pursuit of the knowledge of truth? The ability to refer back to past beliefs? etc.? If so, then such a claim can hardly be based upon a respect for the efficacy of the scientific method.
Commentary and discussion regarding science, faith and culture by Leo White