Week 1 Flashcards
What it is Lecture 1 about?
Concept of technique and concept of technology. Historical remarks on philosophical reflection on technology. Technology in ancient philosophy (Plato, Aristotle, Vitruvius). Technology in medieval philosophy. The role of Renaissance for philosophy of technology. Philosophy of technology in modern era. Science, Technology and Society movement. Science Policy Studies. Humanistic and analytical current in the philosophy of technology.
What it is the concept of Technique ?
in greek “Techne” - was ordinary understood to mean: art, skill, proficiency, a way
to perform a specific activity which allow us to master a craft in given field or the method of
achieving a special goal.
Technic - also refers to all measures and activities, falling in the scope of the human activity
and connect with the production of goods and services.
Technic - is the material means created by men together with the rules governing the
employment of these means to required transform and use of goods. It consists the
production of the phenomena, goods, and objects which are not found in nature.
Technic in its strictness sense is the means and procedures involved in the production of the
industry or a craft product.
What it is the concept of Technology?
- Greek term teche - technic and logia means - reason, science, logic and
means the knowledge of the method of the processing material goods into useful goods.
Technology on another hand is the knowledge how to convert the material from goods into
useful goods.
What it is philosophical reflection on technology?
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Plato:
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Aristotle:
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Vitruvius:
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What was the role of Renaissance for philosophy of technology?
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What is the philosophy in the modern era?
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Science, Technology and Society movement:
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Humanistic and analytical current in the philosophy of technology.
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