La Ciencia con Actividad Creativa, Social y Colectiva

Vocabulary flashcards defining science, its Latin etymology, primary objectives, fundamental characteristics, and social nature based on the lecture notes.

Science

An organized system of knowledge obtained through observation, reasoning, and methodical experimentation.

Scientia

The Latin term meaning knowledge from which the word 'science' originates, specifically denoting a methodical and verifiable form of knowledge.

Objective of Science

To describe, explain, and predict natural and social world phenomena using logical principles and verifiable evidence.

Characteristics of Science

The fundamental traits of scientific knowledge, including objectivity, rationality, systematicity, verifiability, fallibility, predictability, creativity, collaboration, and transformation.

Creative and Social Nature of Science

The understanding that science is not solely sustained by logic and method, but also relies on creativity, knowledge exchange, and collaborative work to transform society and the environment.