Sociology of Science and Technology

The aim of the course is to deepen issues in the area of humanities and social sciences, with particular attention to the relationship between philosophy and sociology of science and technology. With the task of carrying out a critical analysis of contemporary scientific knowledge, their methods of investigation and production of knowledge.

Knowledge and Understanding
- knowledge of issues related to: the production and legitimacy of scientific knowledge; the philosophical, ideological and social assumptions underlying their methods; the ability to conduct empirical research in the field of science and technology studies and to evaluate the results achieved critically.
- development of a critical awareness of scientific methods in different disciplines, with special attention to the possibility of integrating methods, concepts and knowledge from other disciplines (philosophy, logics, history, aesthetics, anthropology).
Capacity to apply knowledge and understanding
- the ability to apply the knowledge and critical skills acquired also outside the thematic areas addressed in the course as well as beyond the disciplinary boundaries of philosophy, such as in the fields of research and development (R&D) in manufacturing, in teaching science subjects, in scientific communication by foundations and institutes, in the organization of museum exhibitions.
- the ability to deal critically with divergent theoretical and cultural perspectives.