Introduction to the Philosophy of Science and Technology - Philosophy of Science and Technology

Author: Na Ri Su
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Publish Date: 2006-10-01
Features: This book is a public basic course textbook for postgraduate students in science and engineering at universities. According to the relevant regulations and teaching syllabus of the Ministry of Education regarding the philosophy of science and technology as a public political theory course for postgraduate students, the main content of this book is divided into several parts, including Introduction, the Evolution of Natural Views, Science and Scientific Methodology, Technology and Technological Methodology, Science, Technology, and Society, etc. In the writing process, we are based on the latest developments in contemporary science and technology, catering to the practical requirements of building a learning society, while strengthening fundamental theories while widely absorbing the latest research findings in academia. Years of learning and teaching practice have told us that a correct natural view, advanced scientific and technological methodologies, and a profound understanding of the relationship between science, technology, and society, along with a broad perspective and a well-structured knowledge base, are indispensable basic qualities for high-level talents. The philosophy of science and technology course plays a crucial role in cultivating and reinforcing such qualities. If postgraduate students can, through the study and discussion of the philosophy of science and technology course, gain a deeper understanding of the universal laws of natural development, more profoundly grasp the development of contemporary science, technology, and society, and improve their thinking methods, analytical and problem-solving abilities, the authors will feel very honored. This is also the purpose of writing this book.