Programme PSTS

WHAT IS PSTS?

THE PROGRAMME

The master Philosophy of Science, Technology and Society (PSTS) teaches students to critically analyse and assess the influence of science and technology on society. PSTS is characterized by its ‘empirical’ orientation. Rather than only studying the philosophical tradition, or aiming to understand technology in general, research begins with analysing specific technologies and technological practices and discourses.

PSTS has both an interpretive and a normative aim. Its interpretive aim is to understand the way in which technological artefacts and practices give shape to, and are themselves shaped by, our society and culture. Its normative aim is to provide evaluations and assessments of technologies and their correlated social and cultural impacts. Both philosophical and multidisciplinary methods are used for realizing these aims.

INTERNATIONAL DIMENSION

PSTS has a strong international orientation. All courses are taught in English and several of our lecturers are from abroad. The programme attracts students from all over the world. Students have the opportunity to spend the second year of the

programme, or part of it, at a university outside Twente (for example in Stockholm, Aalborg, Lisbon, Manchester, Madrid, Paris, or Atlanta). This gives student the opportunity to improve their verbal and practical skills and learn more about other cultures and societies. International experience fosters personal and professional development and therefore stands out as an attractive element on any curriculum vitae.


<< View other masters Philosophy of Science, Technology and Society Master’s programme Organization of the programme Admission/ Enrollment Labour market More information FAQ/contact Search	Programme PSTS WHAT IS PSTS? THE PROGRAMME The master Philosophy of Science, Technology and Society (PSTS) teaches students to critically analyse and assess the influence of science and technology on society. PSTS is characterized by its ‘empirical’ orientation. Rather than only studying the philosophical tradition, or aiming to understand technology in general, research begins with analysing specific technologies and technological practices and discourses. PSTS has both an interpretive and a normative aim. Its interpretive aim is to understand the way in which technological artefacts and practices give shape to, and are themselves shaped by, our society and culture. Its normative aim is to provide evaluations and assessments of technologies and their correlated social and cultural impacts. Both philosophical and multidisciplinary methods are used for realizing these aims. INTERNATIONAL DIMENSION PSTS has a strong international orientation. All courses are taught in English and several of our lecturers are from abroad. The programme attracts students from all over the world. Students have the opportunity to spend the second year of the programme, or part of it, at a university outside Twente (for example in Stockholm, Aalborg, Lisbon, Manchester, Madrid, Paris, or Atlanta). This gives student the opportunity to improve their verbal and practical skills and learn more about other cultures and societies. International experience fosters personal and professional development and therefore stands out as an attractive element on any curriculum vitae.