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This essay clarifies cosmotechnics, addressing misunderstandings about the term "cosmos" and explaining the necessity of the neologism cosmotechnics for scientific discourse.

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  • Philosophy of Science
  • Metaphysics
  • Technoscience Studies

Background:

  • The concept of cosmotechnics has generated misunderstandings and ambiguities, particularly regarding the term 'cosmos'.
  • Previous discussions, including the article "For a Cosmotechnical Event," have not fully resolved these conceptual issues.
  • A clear definition and justification for the neologism 'cosmotechnics' are needed to advance scholarly understanding.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To address and clarify misunderstandings surrounding the concept of cosmotechnics.
  • To resolve ambiguities related to the term 'cosmos' as used in the context of cosmotechnics.
  • To provide a rationale for the adoption and use of the neologism 'cosmotechnics' in academic discourse.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual analysis of the term 'cosmotechnics'.
  • Critical examination of the term 'cosmos' within the framework of cosmotechnics.
  • Explication of the etymological and philosophical underpinnings of the neologism.

Main Results:

  • Misunderstandings regarding cosmotechnics stem from ambiguous interpretations of 'cosmos'.
  • The neologism 'cosmotechnics' is essential for distinguishing this field from other related concepts.
  • Clarification of the term 'cosmos' within cosmotechnics provides a more precise theoretical foundation.

Conclusions:

  • Resolving conceptual ambiguities is crucial for the robust development of cosmotechnics.
  • The neologism 'cosmotechnics' is justified by its utility in defining a distinct area of inquiry.
  • Further scholarly engagement with the clarified concept of cosmotechnics is encouraged.