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Gec 7 Introduction
Gec 7 Introduction
Gec 7 Introduction
• Latin “Scientia”-
knowledge
• Humans have persistently
observed the studies the
natural and physical
world in order to find
meaning and answers to
many questions
SCIENCE
• Is the application of
scientifically gained
knowledge for practical
purpose.
SCIENTISTS
STS is a relatively
recent discipline,
originating in the 60s
and 70s, following
Kuhn’s The Structure
of Scientific
Revolutions (1962)
STS STUDIES