A technoscientific crisis: philosophical reflections on the pandemic

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https://doi.org/10.5902/2179378643902

Keywords:

Science, Technology, Technoscience, Pandemic, Philosophy

Abstract

The work expresses a philosophical investigation into the pandemic caused by the coronavirus. First, we characterize and contextualize the technoscientific crisis. Then, we find that many of the theoretical problems faced by researchers dealing with issues associated with the pandemic have already identified and addressed as theoretical or methodological problems by different philosophers of science, demonstrating that philosophy can help in understanding scientific activity. After that, the text presents a reflection on the pandemic from the philosophy of technology, demonstrating the valuable contributions that this area can offer socially useful applications. In summary, this is a philosophical essay in defense of science and technology in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Author Biography

Gilmar Evandro Szczepanik, State University of Mid-West Paraná (UNICENTRO), Guarapuava, PR

Professor of Philosophy at State University of Mid-West Paraná (UNICENTRO), Guarapuava, PR

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Published

2020-08-24

How to Cite

Szczepanik, G. E. (2020). A technoscientific crisis: philosophical reflections on the pandemic. Voluntas: International Journal of Philosophy, 11, e51. https://doi.org/10.5902/2179378643902

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Vol. 11 (2020): Special Issue: Pandemic and Philosophy

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Special Ed.: Pandemic and Philosophy (continuous publication)

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