Philosophy Of Technology An Introduction

Download or read book Philosophy of Technology written by Val Dusek and published by Wiley-Blackwell. This book was released on 2006-03-13 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. 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).