This module pursues aims such as the critical and methodological analysis of contemporary and historical philosophical texts and the acquisition of specialized knowledge both in the area of Philosophy and History of Natural and Social Sciences, and in the area of Philosophy and Technology. Research training will make students’ aware of the links between sciences and other social and cultural areas, preparing them to draw up proposals and make critical reviews of models of social participation in scientific and technological decisions. Students will also be trained to draw up scientific policies and to detect social perception of science and technology.