Abstract: This article analyzes the transformation process taking place within the modern scientific knowledge, in the context of which develops the new paradigm of science – technoscience, the attribute of modern science and relevant project of the science of post-nonclassical type. Manifesting as one of the key peace-building factors of information society, technoscience becomes the fundamental research field for the new socio-philosophical pursuits. However, the study of the inner nature of technoscience, which is discovered through explanation of ontological, epistemological, axiological and praxeological aspects of its activity, currently remains an insufficiently explored question. Social epistemology is selected as the key methodological basis, since its benchmarks allow examining the socio-philosophical nature of the phenomenon of technoscience more boldly. The article demonstrates the development of the new ontological picture of scientific reality with the ongoing reorientation of modern science from cognizing the natural word and reality “as it is” towards the project-constructive activity focused on a human. It is established that epistemological component comes up in the development of the new paradigm of science. It leads to actualization of the constructive benchmarks, establishment of new relationship with fundamental science with regards to the applied research. The author reveals that praxeological component of technoscientific activity substantiated the productive, rational, innovative, socio-oriented organization of scientific process.

Abstract: This article examines the causes and processes of transformation that take place in the modern epistemology, changes in correlation between the fundamental and applied knowledge, as well as determines the dominant role of the applied research. Special attention is given to the study of the phenomenon of technoscience, which testify to the changes in epistemological scheme of modern science. The author reveals that technoscience represents the “face of modern science”, and is characterized by the applied and strictly pragmatic orientation, interdisciplinary, and externalism. The article identifies the externalist essence of technoscience that manifests in the creation of new social institutions, which conduce the development of civil society. The need for harmonious development of the fundamental and applied knowledge is substantiated, which will serve as the basis for sustainable innovation technological evolution. The author actualizes the question of correlation between the “science and technology” and STS (Science and Technology Studies).