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Philosophy of Science and Technology: A Personal Report

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Philosophy of Latin America

Part of the book series: Contemporary philosophy ((COPH,volume 8))

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What follows is a summary of my work in the general philosophy and methodology of science and technology, as well as in the philosophy of some of their various branches. There is also a glance at my work in value theory and ethics insofar as it relates to science and technology. Finally all these various pieces are shown to be components of a new philosophical system hoped to be in harmony with contemporary science and technology and moreover one capable of stimulating their advancement.

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Bunge, M. (2003). Philosophy of Science and Technology: A Personal Report. In: Fløistad, G. (eds) Philosophy of Latin America. Contemporary philosophy, vol 8. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-017-3651-0_12

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