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can be defined as the advancement of scientific knowledge to solve simple to comples problems or the manner in which a task is finished using different technical processes
technology
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German philosopher who challenged the definition; metaphysics, phenomology, and existentialism; the question concerning technology
Martin heidegger
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means to an end
instrumental
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human activity
anthropological
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material out of which an object
material cause
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shape or form if the object as it was produced
formal cause
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purpose or function of the object
final cause
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causes a change in an object
efficient cause
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taking if each of the causes with meticulous consideration to create the final product
bringing forth
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bringing forth of an object into existence from creation or art, practiced by craftsmen and poets
poiesis
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bringing forth of an object from nature. which is self producing process if coming into existence
physis
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is the Greek term technikon, techno
technology
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technique
techne
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epistemology, know how, ones expertise in a particular field
episteme
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unconcealment or truth
alatheia
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revealing the truth
essense
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