What are the basic functions of science? Outlines of classes: Blogosphere, Popular science journalism.

Popular science journalism. Cognitive and social significance of discoveries and inventions

Main concepts

Science – the systematic and organized study of the structures and behaviors of the natural and social world.

The function of science – so the main goal and role of science in society.

Discoveries and inventions – new ideas, methods, technologies, or understanding that result from the scientific process.

Cognitive and social significance – so the impact of discoveries and inventions on our understanding of the world and society.

What are the basic functions of science? Top content

1. The basic function of learning. Explain how science is used to understand and explain natural and social phenomena.
2. The cognitive importance of discoveries and inventions. So discuss how discoveries and inventions influence our understanding of the world.
3. The social significance of discoveries and inventions. So a discussion about the impact of discoveries and inventions on society and how they can lead to social progress.

Literature and discussion questions

• Poprawa M., Świat wynalazków i odkryć naukowych w dwudziestoleciu międzywojennym—wybrane strategie dyskursu popularnonaukowego w prasie, „Język a Kultura” 2016, nr 26, s. 131-150.

1. What are the different functions of science in society?
2. How do discoveries and inventions influence our understanding of the world?
3. What are the social consequences of discoveries and inventions?
4. So how can science support development and innovation in society?

Blogosphere. Logos as ordering the world and knowledge

Main concepts

Science – the systematic and organized study of the structures and behaviors of the natural and social world.

The function of science – so the main goal and role of science in society.

Logos – a philosophical term meaning rational, objective, universal principles that govern the world.

Organizing the world and cognition – so the process of organizing and interpreting information to understand and explain phenomena.

What are the basic functions of science? Top content

1. The basic function of learning. Explain how science is used to understand and explain natural and social phenomena.
2. Logos as ordering the world. So discuss how logos serves as a basis for scientifically ordering and understanding the world.
3. Logos and cognition. Discussion on the role of logos in the cognitive process and how it helps in interpreting and understanding information.

Literature and discussion questions

• Czarnocka M., O krytyce nauki, „Filozofia i Nauka” 2017, nr 5, s. 197-215.

1. What are the different functions of science in society?
2. So how does logos influence our understanding and interpretation of the world?
3. What are the limitations of logos in the cognitive process?
4. So how can science and logos work together to create new theories and ideas?