Emerging Dynamics : Science, Energy, Society and Values / by Loucas G. Christophorou.
Christophorou, Loucas G., author.
2018
Q172
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Title Emerging Dynamics : Science, Energy, Society and Values / by Loucas G. Christophorou.
Author Christophorou, Loucas G., author.
ISBN 9783319907130 (electronic book)
3319907131 (electronic book)
9783319907123
3319907123
DOI https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-90713-0
Published Cham : Springer, 2018.
Language English
Description 1 online resource (xiv, 219 pages) : illustrations.
Other Standard Identifiers 10.1007/978-3-319-90713-0 doi
Call Number Q172
Dewey Decimal Classification 530.01
Summary Emerging Dynamics: Science, Energy, Society and Values focuses on the impact of science, science-based technology and scientific values on present-day humanity and its future. The book advocates for a science willing to accommodate both human values and scientific facts. The four main subjects focused on throughout the text are: The overwhelming impact of modern science and science-based technology on virtually every aspect of human life Human values and their significance for science and society The need for mutual accommodation between scientific values and the traditional values of society The fundamental role of energy for civilization and society. The book cuts across scientific disciplines and looks at modern civilization through the knowledge provided by the physical, chemical, biomedical and other branches of natural science. The book is unique in its holistic approach, combining knowledge acquired by deduction, reduction-induction, and experimental scientific methods with knowledge acquired through history, philosophy, the arts, faith and cultural traditions. Modern civilization's most distinct characteristics are due to science, science-based technology and energy. The role of energy in the sustainability of civilization and the impact of biomedical science on man are especially emphasized throughout this timely book, making a case for a hopeful future based on both science and values. A science guided in its applications by human values and a value system cognizant of the facts of science and willing to accommodate them.
Bibliography, etc. Note Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Chapter1: Arrows of Time
Chapter2: Distinct Characteristics of Modern Civilization
Chapter3: Science
Chapter4: Scientific and Technological Frontier- Chapter5: Values of Society and Science
Chapter6: Boundaries of Science
Chapter7: Energy
Chapter8: The Future: Quo Vadis Homo Sapiens?

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