He really is quite amazing in that respect. He has also studied philosophy and enjoyed it very much....but he favors greatly science and mathematical reasonings.
He was recently contacted by a foreign business man to solve some of his developement issues. Proud that he declined the offer, though the man was more then generous in what he would pay for that.
It is true foreigners are attempting to "buy" our men and woman of great minds.
It’s probably because he has studied philosophy that he has the critical-thinking skills to be able to distinguish science from belief.
Perhaps scientists should be required to understand basic philosophy for that very reason.