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Science, Technology and Society
Philosophy of Science, Technology and Society (STS) is an emerging field of Philosophy which tries to investigate the role of science and technology in society. It does so by examining the technological culture we live in, by investigating individual technologies or by studying the history of science, technology and society.
Science and technology have influenced society and the the possibilities and phenomenal experiences of individuals greatly ever since the Industrial Revolution. This is what has created the technological culture we live in.
Investigations such as those undertaken by the Frenchman Bruno Latour, try to achieve a better understanding of how technologies are developed (the construction of a black box), which may be useful in for instance technology assessment. This branch of the philosophy of technology is closely related to sociology.
Many useful resources about these and closely related topics can be found in the category Science/Science_in_Society.
Science and technology have influenced society and the the possibilities and phenomenal experiences of individuals greatly ever since the Industrial Revolution. This is what has created the technological culture we live in.
Investigations such as those undertaken by the Frenchman Bruno Latour, try to achieve a better understanding of how technologies are developed (the construction of a black box), which may be useful in for instance technology assessment. This branch of the philosophy of technology is closely related to sociology.
Many useful resources about these and closely related topics can be found in the category Science/Science_in_Society.
Sites in Science, Technology and Society
Society for Philosophy and Technology
SPT is a society for the study of philosophical issues in science and technology.
Technorealism
Questioning the value of developments in communications and computing, available in four languages.
Science and Human Values
A text by Professor Fred L. Wilson from the Rochester Institute of Technology.
Technological Determinism and Social Choice
The aim of this page is to explore in greater depth the controversy as to how far technology does, or does not, condition social change.
Why Not Science Critics?
A paper discussing whether "science critics" are needed. By Don Ihde.
The Actor Network Theory Resource
A thematically organised and annotated list of references on Actor Network Theory (ANT).
Actor Network Theory (ANT) Yahoo Group
Yahoo group focusing on Actor Network Theory.
4S & EASST Conference 2004
A conference on all topics related to the social studies of science and technology. (Scroll down for english version.)
ScienceWars homepage
Page containing links to information about the intellectual debate called the "ScienceWars".
Alan Sokal on the "Social Text Affair"
Read about the hoax in which Sokal submitted a bogus article to a humanities journal, including the article, the aftermath, and his motivation.
Technological Determinism
Introduction to technological determinism written by Daniel Chandler.
Science and Technology Studies Links
Links of interest for STS researchers.
Essays on the Philosophy of Technology
A list of essays concerning the philosophy of technology.
Lecture Notes for Science, Technology and Society
Lecture notes for a Science, Technology and Society university course by John Dwyer.
Cyborg Citizen
Home page of the cyborg citizen book by Chris Hables Gray. Contains links to other sites and commentary on the book.
STS Blogs
A short list of bloggers in the STS field. |
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