Module 2 Science Technology and Society and Human Condition

This module introduces students to a number of relevant and timely

philosophical foundations that will aid in examining the functions, roles, and impacts
of science and technology on society.

Lesson 1. Technology as a Way of Revealing

Diagnostics
Statement
Technology is a means to an end
Technology is a human activity
Poetry is technology
Agree Disagree Comments if (any)
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Technology is a means to an end
and not an end itself because it is
√ only an instrument/tool created to
make life easier and to satisfy and
produce a desired result for
humans.
To create and serve the purpose of
technology is a human activity.
√ However, technology is not just a
“human activity”, but it develops
beyond human control.
√ In the sense of "technique," techne
refers to both technology and to
the arts which includes poetry ,
Techne is part of poeisis.
Technology is a kind of poeisis, a
way of revealing. However,
literally poetry is not a technology,
it is just a part of seeing the true
essence of technology.