SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY IN DEVELOPMENT O.G.F. NWAORGU

confronted with several existential problems. In an attempt to overcome these problems, several techniques have been adopted and different inventions have been made. These various tools, irrespective of how crude they may be, which emanated from such inven-tions form the genesis of technology. Both science and technology have been in exis-tence for a very long time, albeit they do not possess a common origin. In recent times, howbeit, they have become complementary to each other: scientific principles have played important roles in technological in-ventions and innovations, while technologi-cal equipment have been central in scientific investigations. Aside from its vital role in modern technology, the real essence of sci-ence is cultural. Humanly speaking, the methodology of sci-ence is the most rational and the most coher-ent approach to evaluate human activities. It 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 techno-logical and vocational education when the pure sciences are neglected. Secondly, and more impor-tantly, 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