Module 1 Flashcards
systematic study of the structure and behavior of the physical and natural world through observation and experiment
Science
the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes
Technology
large group of people who lived together in an organized way.
Society
the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence
Philosophy
branch that deals with natural phenomena (science)
Natural Philosophy
based from previous ideas of intellectual authorities.
Scholastic Approach
generation of knowledge through observation and experimentation, or in scientific method
Empirical Approach
Empirical Approach + Scholastic Approach=
Modern science
A key point in STS is that science is a
Human activity
Science is known to be
Objective
Scientific method
- Observation
- Question
- Hypothesis
- Experiment
- Analysis
- Conclusion
Science and Philosophy separated after the
scientific revolution (16th – 17th century)
What is the difference between
Philosophy and Science?
Philosophyattempts to understand the nature of man, existence, and the relationship that exists between the two concepts while Science is concerned with natural phenomena
All knowledge should be based on objective evidence and experiment
Francis bacon
Considers only the body and not the mind as subject to the laws of nature
Rene descartes
Thinks that space, time, and causality are forced on experience by the mind
Immanuel Kant
Views progress in science involves a shift in paradigms. He also considers that a scientist works within accepted paradigm. Kuhn’s philosophical view is actually regarded as one of the foundations of STS
Thomas Kuhn
usually stems from the identification of a need to be met
Technological development
is developed to meet humans’ basic needs to survive and thrive
Technology
is a human activity that involves methods of solving practical problems or process of fabricating a material product
Technology
Creation of new product or process
Invention
Improvement of an existing technology
Innovation
happens when a more advanced technology replaces the same product
Technological substitution
Happens when an innovation is adopted by a certain group which in turn influences others into adopting the same technology
Technological diffusion
