Science technology

1. DEFINITION OF TERMS

SCIENCE

Science may be defined as the system of knowledge of the natural world gained

through the scientific method. It was originally called “ philosophy of the natural

world” since it is stemmed from the ancient Greeks’ to know about nature. Thus,

the first scientists were called “ philosophers of nature. ” They sought to discover

the truth behind material things and natural things. It was the task of philosophers

to observe the world and beyond, and to discover what makes materials the same

and what makes them different (McNamara et al., 2018).

SOCIETY

The term society emerged in the fifteenth century and is derived from the

French société. The French word, in turn, had its origin in the Latin societas, a

"friendly association with others," from socius meaning "companion, associate,

comrade or business partner." Essential in the meaning of society is that its

members share some mutual concern or interest, a common objective or common

characteristics, often a common culture (Links to an external site.) .

A society is characterized by common interest and may have distinctive culture and

institution. It might be a nation such as the Philippines, a particular ethnic group like

Igorot, a broader cultural group like Eastern Society or Western Society. A society

Natural Science

or Pure science

Pure Science is

a science that

derives theories and

predictions. Pure

sciences deals with

Formal Science

Deals with

abstract

concepts; uses

Social Science

behavior of

individuals and

groups

Applied Science

"Technology" focuses on

developing a product

that can be used in