Animal Cloning: How are Science and Technology Different?

Reading Assignment:

1. Pages 1 - 10 in Ziman, John. 1978. Reliable Knowledge: An Exploration of the Grounds for Belief in Science. Cambridge University Press: Cambridge, England.
2. Nash, Madeleine (1997). The Age of Cloning. Time 149, vol 10:62-65.
3. Marx, Jean (1988). Cloning Sheep and Cattle Embryos. Science 239:463-464.

Introduction:

The objective of this discussion is to help you distinguish between the terms science and technology. To prepare for the discussion, please read Chapter 1 of Ziman. Pay special attention to the definitions of science on pages 1-5. While reading the Time articles make sure that you understand the cloning procedure, the purpose of the work done by the Scottish team and the possible applications of the work. Ask your self how, or if, the project outlined in the Time articles fulfills the definition of science as described by Ziman. Finally, compare the definition of science as described by Ziman to your own definition and to the definition developed by the class in our discussion.