Philosophy of Technology
Author | : Val Dusek |
Publisher | : Wiley-Blackwell |
Total Pages | : 252 |
Release | : 2006-03-13 |
ISBN-10 | : 1405111623 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781405111621 |
Rating | : 4/5 (23 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Ideal for undergraduate students in philosophy and science studies,Philosophy of Technology offers an engaging andcomprehensive overview of a subject vital to our time. An up-to-date, accessible overview of the philosophy oftechnology, defining technology and its characteristics. Explores the issues that arise as technology becomes anintegral part of our society. In addition to traditional topics in science and technologystudies, the volume offers discussion of technocracy, the romanticrebellion against technology. Complements The Philosophy of Technology: The TechnologicalCondition: An Anthology, edited by Robert C. Scharff and ValDusek (Blackwell, 2003).