Philosophy Forest - The Social Function of Science.

Summary

Modern science, emerging in the 16th century, has roots in both philosophical contemplation and traditional craftsmanship. Primitive science intertwined witchcraft and technical skills aimed at survival. The advent of agriculture revolutionized society, enabling trade, towns, and the need for measurements, leading to early mathematics and writing. As towns grew, craftsmen developed technologies that shaped our world, yet a divide emerged between monks and craftsmen, stifling progress. Astronomy benefitted from practical applications in agriculture and navigation, while medicine struggled with understanding human physiology until the 19th century, highlighting the complexities of scientific advancement.

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