Philosophy of Science and Technology

The Department of Philosophy of Science and Technology is cross-disciplinary, with a wide range of research areas that include philosophy of science, philosophy of technology, philosophy of nature, STS (science, technology, and society), and the history of scientific thought. The department focuses on the innovations and developments of science and technology and their impact on human society. It has distinguished itself in the study of meta-issues in the philosophy of science, the integration of the philosophy of science and the philosophy of technology, the impact of science and technology on society, and the history of scientific and technological thought. The department has also taken a leading position in the area of interdisciplinary research in artificial intelligence and cognitive science.