Chapter 2: Science and Technology: Their Natures and Relationship

4 Meanings of Technology
 Technology as technics
 Technology as technology
 Technology as a form of Human Cultural Activity
 Technology as a Total Societal Enterprise

4 Meanings of Sciences
 Science as knowledge
 Science as a field of systematic inquiry into nature
 Science as a form of human cultural activity
 Science as a total societal enterprise

6 Key aspects of components of Science and Technology for Human Activity

 Input
 Output
 Functions
 Transformative
 Kinds of human practitioners
 Processes

2 Kinds of Characteristic Outputs of Technological Activity

 Technics
 Technic-related intellectual construsts

Phases of Technology
 Identification of special need
 A design phase
 A production phase
 A use phase

Science and Technology in the 19th Century

 The rise of science base industries
 The birth of industrial research laboratories

Science and Technology in the 20th Century

 The growing of industrial reseach laboratories
 Technology not completely dependent on science
 Growing interdepedence of technology and science

3 Ways in influencing 17th Century Science

 Scientific intrument
 New world view for science
 Influencing reseach agenda of science

29. Scientia means? KNOWLEDGE

30. Techno means? ART, SKILL, CRAFT
31. Logia means? STUDY OF SOMETHING
32. A way of doing something by using special knowledge or skill. TECHNICS
33. It arise as a perennial form of human activity. TECHNOLOGY
34. According to him "All men by nature desire to know". ARISTOTLE
35. Give 1 invetion of Archimedes. CATAPULTS
36. He is a great pioneer in arts. He produced and designed military inventions such as tanks. LEONARDO DA VINCI
37. Leonardo is the pioneer of modern chemistry. FALSE
38. The root function of technology is to attain an enhance understanding of nature. FALSE
39. Robert Boyle is the father of Impricism. FALSE
40. Modern technology is an advancement of new technology. FALSE
41. Technology as technics refers to the material products of human making or fabrication. TRUE
42. Science is from the latin word sciencia meaning knowledge. TRUE
43. Technology is the body of tools. TRUE
44. Boyle was also one of the founders of the great scientific institution. TRUE
45. Technology attempt to compensate a central aspect of human condition. TRUE

Science and Technology and its Role in Nation Building

IDENTIFICATION:
1. A Filipino food technologies , pharmaceutical chemist, humanitarian and war heroine.Maria Orosa
2. The formula that helped save thousand of lives during the WWII. Soyolac
3. It is the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes. Technology
4. Author of the book “Medicinal Plants in the Philippines” which is considered as the forerunner of all researches on
medicinal plants in the country. Eduardo Quisumbing
5. It is the intellectual and practical activity encompassing the systematic study of structure and behavior of the
physical and natural world through observation and experiment to describe and explain natural phenomena. Science

MODIFIED TRUE OR FALSE (2PTS. EACH)

1. MARIA OROSA formulated “Soyalac”, that helped save thousand of lives during the WWII.TRUE
2. The application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes is called SCIENCE. TECHNOLOGY
3. Fe Del Mundo is credited for studies that led to the invention of X-RAY MACHINES and a device to treat
jaundice. INCUBATOR
4. FE DEL MUNDO is a pioneer in the study of Philippine medical plants where she made a tremendous
contributions. EDUARDO QUISUMBING
5. CRISTINA REYES is a Filipino food technologies , pharmaceutical chemist, humanitarian and war heroine. Who
formulated “Soyalac”, that helped save thousand of lives during the WWII. MARIA OROSA
6. Constructing or structuring a national identity using the power of the state. NATIONAL BUILDING
7. The key drivers to development. SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

TRUE OR FALSE
1. Contribute significantly to emotional and spiritual changes resulting in the development of the country. FALSE
2. Improves the life condition of the people. TRUE
3. Consider and rethink about the role of psychologist and sociologist in stimulating the economic well-being of
the country. FALSE
4. One of the three countries demonstrated the absolute importance of science and technology for economic
growth is the philippines. FALSE
5. One of the role of science & technology is quality education for the youth. TRUE

ENUMERATION
IMPACT OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
 HELPS US SAVE TIME AND MONET
 EDUCATION
 INTERNET
 DEVICES FOR COMFORTABLE LIVING
 LIVE A BETTER LIFE

POSITIVE IMPACT OF TECHNOLOGY

 IMPROVED TRANSPORTATION
 MECHANIZED AGRICULTURE
 IMPROVED COMMUNICATION
 WORLD WIDE WEB
 IMPROVED EDUCATION AND THE LEARNING PROCESS

NEGATIVE IMPACT
 RESOURCE DEPLETION
 INCREASED POPULATION
 INCREASED POLLUTION

Give the three countries demonstrated the absolute importance of science and technology for economic growth.
 TAIWAN
 SOUTH KOREA
 INDIA

He invisioned that stronger research & development in the regions not just in Manila. PRESIDENT RODRIGO ROA
DUTERTE
Government Laws, Policies, Plans, and Project Pertaining to Science and Technology
1. The president who helped to establish DOST. PRESIDENT CORAZON AQUINO

2-3 What are the laws introduced by President Fidel V. Ramos?

 INVESTORS INCENTIVES
 SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY SCHOLARSHIP

4. The President who introduced the laws on investors incentives and science and technology scholarships.
PRESIDENT FIDEL V. RAMOS

5. The President who adopted policies focusing on a national innovation system and promoted technological
entrepreneurship under the Medium-Term Development Plan 2004-2010. PRESIDENT GLORIA MACAPAGAL ARROYO

6. It is largely focused on building technological self reliance. NATIONAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY PLAN 2002-2020

7-8. What are the harmonized Agenda for science and technology presented to Pres. Benigno Aquino in 2014
highlighted two critical issues?

 INCLUSIVE GROWTH
 DISASTER RISK REDUCTION

9. An act to integrate, coordinate, and intensify and technological research and development to foster invention to
provide funds. R.A 2067

10. An act amending RA 2067 modifying the national science and development board, national institute of science
and technology, and the Philippine Atomic Energy Commission. R.A. 3589

11. An act providing for the licensing and regulation of atomic energy facilities and materials. R.A. 5207

12. Established PAG-ASA. PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO.49, S. 1972

13. Created the Philippine National Oil Company. PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 334, S. 1973

14. The Philippine clean air act of 1999. R.A. 8749

15. An act providing for the recognition and use of Electronic Commercial and Non-commercial Transactions and
Documents. R.A. 8792

16. Biofuels act of 2006 R.A. 9367

17. The Renewable Act of 2008 R.A. 9513

18. Philippine Cybercrime Prevention act of 2012. R.A. 10175

19. An act expanding the coverage of the science and technology scholarship program and strengthening the teaching
of science and mathematics in secondary schools. R.A. 10612

20. An act creating the Department of Information and communication Technology (DICT). R.A. 10844

21. R.A. 5270 : An act providing for the licensing and regulation of atomic energy facilities and materials, establishing
the rules of liability for nuclear damage and for other purposes. FALSE

22. R.A. 8792: An act for the providing and use of Electronic Commercial and Non-commercial transactions and
documents, penalties for unlawful use. FALSE

23. Presidential Decree no. 334, s. 1973 established PAG-ASA. FALSE

24. Presidential Decree no. 49, s. 1972 created the Philippine National Oil Company. FALSE

25. R.A. 9367: “Biofuels act of 2006”. This act was enacted by congress on June 12, 2007. TRUE
Give the acronyms of the following:

DOST Department of Science and Technology

DICT Department of Information and Communication Technology
PAG-ASA Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services
NIC Newly Industrialized Country
STMP Science and Technology Master Plan
STAND Science and Technology Agenda of National Development
NSTP National Science and Technology Plan

Enumeration

7 export winners

 Conputer Software
 Fashion accessories
 Gifts, toys, and houseware
 Marine products
 Metal fabrication
 Furniture
 Dried fruits

11 Domestic needs
 Food
 Housing
 Health
 Clothing
 Transportation
 Communication
 Disaster mitigation
 Defense
 Environment
 Manpower development
 Energy

The Human flourishing in Terms of Science and Technology

I. Identification

1. Describe what a good life is. MASLOW HIERARCHY OF NEEDS

2. According to him “ The purpose of life is a life of purpose”. ROBERT BYRNE

3. It is being connected and contributing in a meaningful way to the communities you value. GOOD LIFE

4. According to him, “the unexamined life is not worth living”. SOCRATES

5. As we perceive it is derived from its philosophical and religious contemplation and scientific inquiries about
existence, societies, consciousness and happiness. MEANING OF LIFE

6. In _______ – is in attaining the highest form of knowledge, which is the Idea (Form) of Good, from which all good
and just things derive utility and value. PLATONIAN

7. It is a product that one individual can consume without reducing its availability to another individual and from
which no one is excluded. PUBLIC GOOD

8. A public good must be _______. AVAILABLE FOR EVERYONE AND NOT BE LIMITED IN QUANTITY

9. Example of a public good that can be excludable. POST OFFICE

10. Example of a private good can be nonexcludable. AM RADIO

11. He endorses egoism, rationality, and the value of life. He insisted that the key idea in ethics is a human individual’s
own personal happiness and well-being. ARISTOTLE

12. According to him, “Each person is responsible for his/her own character.” ARISTOTLE

13. Corruption, pollution and crimes are example of. PUBLIC BAD

14. ________ can come from individuals and local or national government. PUBLIC GOOD

15. ________ are private organizations with a service motivations though having profit is not precluded.
GOVERNMENT CORPORATIONS

II. Modified True or False

1. Every living creature is meant to become what it is meant to be. TRUE

2. Human Flourishing is the lowest good of human attempt to achieve his/her goal. HIGHEST
3. Eudaimonia is a Latin term coined by Aristotle. GREEK
4. The Ancient Greek Society believed that for the people to achieve the true meaning of happiness, phronesis,
friendship, wealth and power should be acquired. TRUE
5. Human Flourishing is a success as a human being where he/she achieved it for the betterment of his/her life.
TRUE
6. In psychology, happiness is a mental or emotional state of well-being which can be defined by, among other,
positive or pleasant emotion ranging from contentment to intense joy. TRUE
7. Eudaimonia, a term that combines the Greek word for “good” and “happiness” to describe the ideology.
SPIRIT
8. Human flourishing arises as a result of different components such as Phronesis, Friendship, Wealth, and
Lover. POWER
9. Eastern conception focus is community-centric. TRUE
10. Western Encourage studies of literature, sciences, and art for a greater cause. EASTERN CONCEPTION
11. Eudaimonia means “good spirited.” TRUE
12. Western Conception is Arestotelian view. TRUE
13. To behaviorists, happiness is a cocktail of emotions we experience when we do something good or positive.
TRUE
14. The Eastern Conception is more focused on the individual. WESTERN CONCEPTION
15. Western Conception aims for eudaimonia as the ultimate good. TRUE

III. Enumeration

Four qualities that should be acquired to achieve the true meaning of happiness according to The Ancient Greek
Society

 Phronesis
 Friendship
 Wealth
 Power