12 Questions
What is the Latin word from which the term 'science' is derived?
Scientia
According to Einstein, what is science an attempt to do?
Make our sense experiences correspond to a logical system of thought
Which of the following is NOT considered a component of nature?
Abstract ideas and concepts
What does the term 'technology' mean, according to its Greek root word?
Art or skill
What is the primary purpose of technology, according to the text?
To solve real-world problems
Which of the following statements is NOT made by the personifications of Science and Technology in the text?
"I can discover the laws of nature."
What is the primary focus of Science, Technology and Society (STS)?
Analyzing the social and political influences on science and technology
What does it mean to have a critical stance in STS?
Questioning the nature of scientific knowledge and its implications
What is the difference between an internal and external perspective in STS?
Internal perspective focuses on technical details, external on social context
What is the assumption made by STS regarding science and technology?
Science and technology are essentially intertwined and profoundly social and political
When did the field of Science, Technology and Society (STS) originate?
In the 1960s and 1970s, following Kuhn's influential work
What is the relationship between STS and other academic disciplines?
STS is an interdisciplinary field incorporating elements from various disciplines
Explore the concept of science, its origins in the Latin word 'scientia', and the perspective of Albert Einstein on scientific endeavors. Learn how science aims to create a logical and uniform system of thought to understand the chaotic diversity of sense experience.
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