Science And Technology In Development

Abstract

This paper appreciates that science and technology are both important in the modern world, but points out that a situation where more emphasis is placed on the applied sciences or technological education over the pure sciences is unbecoming. This is because the pure sciences constitute the foundation of modern technology. It is, therefore, argued that it will be extremely difficult to make progress in technological and vocational education when the pure sciences are neglected. Secondly, and more importantly, science plays a central role in the modern culture of the world. The view is, therefore, posited that proper science education must be cultivated both for the advancement of human culture and for technology.