Towards a Perspective on Science and Technology

The two readings that comprise your introduction to this new unit provide a contrast to each other.  It is through contrasting perspectives that we can develop our own perspective.  One essay questions the motives for blindly pursuing progressive through science and the results of scientific pursue; the other extols the virtues of science and criticizes those who question the value of science.  I suggest you create a chart that lists the positives and negatives related to science to help you out.  Notice that you can discover positive aspects of science even within the Shelley story and negative aspects within the Bishop essay.  After you've created the chart, you'll be in a better position to write your own response and come up with YOUR OWN perspective.