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What was science initially referred to, reflecting its origins in the early pursuit of understanding nature?
What was science initially referred to, reflecting its origins in the early pursuit of understanding nature?
- Technology of the Natural World
- Engineering of the Natural World
- Philosophy of the Natural World (correct)
- Mathematics of the Natural World
The term 'science' is derived from a Greek word meaning 'knowledge'.
The term 'science' is derived from a Greek word meaning 'knowledge'.
False (B)
According to John Heilbronn, what two complementary processes define modern science?
According to John Heilbronn, what two complementary processes define modern science?
discovery and invention
The Greek word 'tekhne', from which 'technology' is derived, means '______ or craft'.
The Greek word 'tekhne', from which 'technology' is derived, means '______ or craft'.
Match the concept with correct description:
Match the concept with correct description:
Which of the following unintended consequences is often associated with scientific and technological progress?
Which of the following unintended consequences is often associated with scientific and technological progress?
The emergence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria is a direct result of decreased usage of antibiotics.
The emergence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria is a direct result of decreased usage of antibiotics.
According to Carl Sagan, what paradox exists in society's relationship with science and technology?
According to Carl Sagan, what paradox exists in society's relationship with science and technology?
STS stands for Science, Technology, and ______.
STS stands for Science, Technology, and ______.
Match the following disciplines with the area that they study:
Match the following disciplines with the area that they study:
What primary concern led to the establishment of Science, Technology, and Society (STS) as a distinct academic discipline?
What primary concern led to the establishment of Science, Technology, and Society (STS) as a distinct academic discipline?
STS is a recent discipline that originated after the 20th century.
STS is a recent discipline that originated after the 20th century.
Why has STS emerged as an important academic field?
Why has STS emerged as an important academic field?
According to Harvard University's Kennedy School, STS has its roots in the ______ period.
According to Harvard University's Kennedy School, STS has its roots in the ______ period.
Which of the following best describes the primary focus of the STS discipline?
Which of the following best describes the primary focus of the STS discipline?
The primary objective of STS is to accelerate the pace of scientific and technological development.
The primary objective of STS is to accelerate the pace of scientific and technological development.
What is one of the main challenges that STS aims to address?
What is one of the main challenges that STS aims to address?
Science seeks to discover the truth behind ______ and natural things.
Science seeks to discover the truth behind ______ and natural things.
What best describes John Heilbronn's view on science?
What best describes John Heilbronn's view on science?
Match the word with its definition
Match the word with its definition
Flashcards
Science
Science
The system of knowledge of the natural world gained through the scientific method.
Scientia
Scientia
Systematic process of accumulating and organizing knowledge about the universe through observation and experimentation.
Science (Heilbronn's definition)
Science (Heilbronn's definition)
Discovery of natural regularity, allowing natural phenomena to be described by principles and law.
Technology
Technology
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Science, Technology, and Society (STS)
Science, Technology, and Society (STS)
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STS as a Discipline
STS as a Discipline
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Study Notes
- Science is the systematic knowledge of the natural world acquired through the scientific method.
- Originally called “philosophy of the natural world," it originated from the ancient Greeks' interest in understanding nature.
- Early scientists were known as "philosophers of nature" and aimed to uncover the truths underlying material and natural phenomena.
- The task of these philosophers was to observe and differentiate materials in the world.
- The word "science" comes from the Latin "scientia," meaning "knowledge".
- Science involves a systematic process of gathering and organizing knowledge about the universe through observation and experimentation.
- John Heilbronn defines modern science as both a discovery and an invention.
- Science involves discovering natural regularity, enabling the description of phenomena through principles and laws.
- It also requires the development of techniques, abstractions, apparatuses, and organizations to describe natural regularities and their laws.
- Technology derives from the Greek words "tekhne," meaning "art or craft," and "-logia," meaning "subject or interest."
- Technology refers to the practical application of scientific principles to improve human life.
- Scientific and technological advancements present challenges, such as machines reducing the need for human labor.
- The creation of drugs for previously incurable diseases has led to the emergence of drug-resistant bacteria and viruses.
- The rise of social media has transformed communication but also poses privacy risks.
- Science and technology serve a dual purpose, as noted by Carl Sagan, highlighting society's dependence on them with a lack of public understanding.
Science, Technology, and Society as a New Discipline
- Science, Technology, and Society (STS) addresses the interactions between science & technology and social, political, and economic aspects of human life.
- STS is an academic discipline focused on how society shapes and influences science and technology.
- STS is a relatively new field that combines science history, philosophy of science, and science sociology.
- STS emerged from historians and scientists recognizing connections between scientific knowledge, technological systems, and society during the interwar period.
- The rise of STS stems from the need to better prepare students to address the challenges posed by science and technology.
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