Science, Technology, and Society Lecture Review

A set of vocabulary flashcards based on key concepts from the Science, Technology, and Society lecture.

Science as a Body of Knowledge

A collection of organized, tested facts, theories, and explanations about how nature works.

Science as an Intellectual Activity

Involves systematic observation, experimentation, and critical thinking, rather than just memorization.

Indigenous Knowledge

Traditional knowledge passed down through generations, rooted in community experiences and interactions with nature.

Scientific Revolution

A period when major changes occurred in society's understanding of nature and the universe.

Heliocentric Model

The astronomical model proposed by Nicolaus Copernicus that places the Sun at the center of the universe.

Theory of Evolution by Natural Selection

Charles Darwin's theory that species evolve over time through a process of natural selection.

Father of Optics

Title given to Ibn al-Haytham for his pioneering work on light and vision.

Pre-colonial Indigenous Knowledge System

The knowledge system used by early Filipinos which existed before foreign influences.

American Influence on Philippine Science

The significant impact of American education and practices on the development of science and technology in the Philippines.

Dasein

A concept by Martin Heidegger meaning 'Being there', referring to human existence in the world.

Enframing

The concept that nature and people are treated as resources to be exploited.

Essence of Technology

Beyond tools and machines, it represents a way of revealing truth and understanding reality.

Instrumental Definition of Technology

Technology viewed simply as a means to an end or as a tool.

Anthropological Definition of Technology

Technology defined as a human activity, encompassing what we do.

Buddhist Economics

The philosophy advocating for 'Positive Technology' which enhances human skills without replacing labor.

Happiness (Eudaimonia)

According to Aristotle, the ultimate goal of human life, characterized by pure, genuine happiness.

Maslow's Theory of the Good Life

A theory suggesting that human well-being changes based on the satisfaction of needs.