René Descartes and 'Discourse on the Method' Quiz

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What is the primary purpose of technology according to the passage?

To simplify human activities for daily survival

To empower communities through civic awareness and engagement

To facilitate growth and innovation for a higher standard of living (correct)

To improve the environment for future generations

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a way that science builds knowledge?

For greater understanding

To develop new theories and hypotheses (correct)

For the purpose of application

To solve existing problems

According to the passage, what is the relationship between science and technology?

Science enables the development of technology (correct)

Science and technology are separate and independent fields

Science is a subset of technology

Technology is a subset of science

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a way that technology provides sustainability to communities and societies?

Through the development of renewable energy sources Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of science described in the passage?

Science delves on current facts to construct new theories Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of technology provided in the passage?

Techne' = Art/Skill, Logia = Totality of Skills Signup and view all the answers

According to the definition of science provided, which of the following is NOT a key characteristic of science?

Science is based solely on experimental findings, not theoretical reasoning. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of science, according to the information provided?

To acquire knowledge and understanding of the natural and social world. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the nature of science, as described in the text?

Science is based solely on empirical data, not theoretical reasoning. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the definition of science provided in the text?

All of the above definitions accurately describe science according to the text. Signup and view all the answers

What is the origin of the word 'science' according to the information provided?

The word 'science' comes from the Latin word 'scientia', meaning 'knowledge'. Signup and view all the answers

According to the information provided, which of the following is NOT a key characteristic of the nature of science?

Science is a static field of study that does not evolve over time. Signup and view all the answers

Who is considered the Father of Microbiology?

Antonie Van Leeuwenhoek Signup and view all the answers

Which philosopher emphasized the power of reasoning and rational thinking in the 'Discourse on the Method'?

René Descartes Signup and view all the answers

Which department manages Aquaculture, Food and Nutrition, Health, Meterology, Volcanology, and Seismology?

Department of Science and Technology Signup and view all the answers

Which scientist is known for establishing the scientific method through reasoning using mathematics and physics?

René Descartes Signup and view all the answers

In which field did Antonie Van Leeuwenhoek make significant contributions?

Microbiology Signup and view all the answers

Who is known for claiming that mathematics can be applied in science and is considered a key figure in the scientific revolution?

Isaac Newton Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Definition and Purpose of Science

Science explains the natural world and its components, providing ways to understand how it works and operates.
Science builds knowledge for application and greater understanding, seeking solutions to existing problems.

Purpose of Technology

Technology improves the environment, simplifying human activities, and empowering communities through civic awareness and engagement.

Historical Development of Science and Technology

Ancient Egyptians and Mesopotamians contributed to the development of science.

Definition of Science

Science is a methodical pursuit and application of knowledge and understanding of the nature and social world.
Science is defined as a systematic enterprise that builds and organizes knowledge, a systematic study, or a system of knowledge covering general truth.

Nature of Science

Science is subject to change as new evidence is found, derived from observation of the natural world, creative, and based on theoretical findings.

Purpose of Science

René Descartes, a scientific thinker, emphasized the power of reasoning and rational thinking, establishing the scientific method.

Contributions to Science

Department of Science and Technology (DOST) manages areas such as aquaculture, food and nutrition, health, meteorology, volcanology, and seismology.
Antonie Van Leeuwenhoek pioneered work in microscopy and microbiology, laying the foundations for bacteriology and protozoology.
Isaac Newton, an English mathematician, physicist, and astronomer, is a key figure in the scientific revolution, known for the invention of infinitesimal calculus and the theory of universal gravity.

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Test your knowledge on the scientific thinker and modern philosopher René Descartes, focusing on his 'Discourse on the Method' published in 1637. Explore his emphasis on reasoning, rational thinking, and establishment of the scientific method through mathematics and physics.