Introduction to the Philosophy of Contemporary Science and Technology

Author: Chen Qirong
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Publish Date: 2006-12-01
Features: Contemporary philosophy of science and technology evolved from the natural dialectics established by Marx and Engels in the mid-19th century and is closely related to a new research field—philosophy of science and technology—which has emerged in academia in recent years. This book, through philosophical reflection on science and technology and its development, proposes and elaborates the fundamental idea that the contemporary philosophy of science and technology serves as the philosophical foundation of science and technology studies. It summarizes the major achievements of modern science and technology up to the early 21st century, presenting and constructing a new framework of ontology, epistemology, methodology, and value theory of science and technology, which reflects the principle of consistency among ontology, epistemology, methodology, and value theory. The book discusses natural philosophy, the philosophy of science and technology, and the philosophy of humanities and social sciences, as well as their new knowledge, new concepts, new ideas, and new methods, elucidating the important thought of unifying natural philosophy, the philosophy of science and technology, and the philosophy of humanities and social sciences.
This book features original intent, unique design, rigorous structure, meticulous logic, rich content, clear concepts, insightful perspectives, in-depth analysis, comprehensive data, and fluent language. It not only interprets the philosophical foundation of science and technology studies from the perspectives of ontology, epistemology, methodology, and value theory but also integrates scientific culture with humanistic culture, elaborating on the unification of natural philosophy, the philosophy of science and technology, and the philosophy of humanities and social sciences. It reveals the development trends of contemporary philosophy of science and technology and the pulse of society, guiding readers into the theoretical depths and cutting-edge research of the philosophy of science and technology and science and technology studies.
This book can serve as a teaching material for students majoring in the philosophy of science and technology and for graduate students in science and engineering, as well as a reference for researchers in philosophy, social sciences, natural sciences, and interdisciplinary fields, and for administrative personnel at all levels.