Philosophy of technology : an introduction
"Philosophy of Technology: An Introduction guides readers through the core philosophical issues raised by technology's increasingly ubiquitous and powerful presence in society and our daily lives. Considering first the question of what technology is, Val Dusek goes on to address a wide range of concerns, including technocracy, technological rationality, technological determinism, and varieties of resistance to technology, Study questions at the end of each chapter provide the necessary tools to critically examine the nature of technology and its impact on our lives." "Ideal for undergraduate students in philosophy and science studies, Philosophy of Technology offers a comprehensive overview of a subject vital to our time."--Jacket
v, 244 pages ; 24 cm
9781405111621, 9781405111638, 1405111623, 1405111631
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Philosophy of science and technology
What is technology? : defining or characterizing technology
Technocracy
Rationality, technological rationality, and reason
Phenomenology, hermeneutics, and technology
Technological determinism
Autonomous technology
Human nature : tool-making or language?
Women, feminism, and technology
Non-western technology and local knowledge
Anti-technology : romanticism, Luddism, and the ecology movement
Social constructionism and actor-network theory
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