CENTER FOR SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY.

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The Philosophy of science and technology is concerned with the assumptions, foundations, and implications of science. The field is defined by an interest in one of a set of "traditional" problems or an interest in central or foundational concerns in science. In addition to these central problems for science as a whole, many philosophers of science consider these problems as they apply to particular sciences (e.g. Science & Technology particularly Physics).

Philosophy of physics is the study of the fundamental, philosophical questions underlying modem physics, the study of matter and energy and how they interact. The main questions concern the nature of space and time, atoms and atomism. Also the predictions of cosmology, the results of the interpretation of quantum mechanics, the foundations of statistical mechanics, causality, determinism, and the nature of physical laws. Classically, several of these questions were studied as part of metaphysics (for example, those about causality, determinism, and space and time). Some philosophers of science also use contemporary results in science to draw philosophical morals.

Philosophy of Technology is the attempt to understand how things in the broadest possible sense of the term hang together, Philosophy should not ignore technology. It is largely by technology that contemporary society hangs together. It is hugely important not only as an economic force but also as a cultural force .. This type of philosophy of technology i.e. 'Humanities philosophy of technology' because it is continuous with social science and the humanities. In addition to this, there is also a branch of the philosophy of technology that is concerned with technology in itself. This entry focuses on the latter branch of the philosophy of technology, which seeks continuity with the philosophy of science rather than social science and the humanities. The approach is analytic; other approaches are also possible.