PHILOS 1D03 Lecture Notes - The Mother Of Invention, Scientific Method

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Technology day 1: technology does not exist merely to satisfy our needs. It also satisfies our wants: other animals however use instinct. Technology is not merely aimed at promoting human life: it is also directed to promoting a better life. (aristotle: a type of knowledge associated with production: but neither of these conceptions gives a complete picture (different components and systems into technology [production, economics, social, etc. ]) Technology is the organization of knowledge, people and things in order to accomplish practical goals. Science is theory and then technology is the application: there is a problematic conception. Science and technology are mutually dependent (technology actually can give rise to science) Science is elevated activity associated with contemplation [grasp truths and reflect on them], while technology is activity associated with solving practical problems [craft knowledge] Science asks why/what questions, technology asks how. Science uses scientific method, technology uses diverse methods.

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