Introduction to the Philosophy of Science and Technology

Author: Xu Xiaoqin
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Publish Date: 2006-08-01
Features: Philosophy of Science and Technology is not only a philosophy but also a methodology. Through the study of philosophy of science and technology, one can understand the development of science and technology and their interrelationships; it can help people comprehend the evolutionary process of nature; it can provide the best methods for understanding nature and science and technology; thereby leading to an understanding of the close connection between the development of science and technology and society. This book is written with the above four objectives in mind, combining the practical teaching of engineering master's programs in China, and referencing a large number of domestic and international textbooks and works on the philosophy of science and technology. It focuses on the fundamental knowledge of philosophy of science and technology while also considering the differences across various fields of engineering master's programs. Through philosophical reflection on science and technology, especially contemporary science and technology, students can understand the internal logic of scientific and technological development during their learning process, and gain a deeper understanding of the role and significance of science and technology.