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National Military Establishments and the Advancement of Science and Technology: Studies in 20th Century History
. Ed(S): Forman, Paul; Sanchez-Ron, Jose M. (Universidad Autonoma de Madrid)
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paperback. Editor(s): Forman, Paul; Sanchez-Ron, Jose M. (Universidad Autonoma de Madrid). Series: Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science. Num Pages: 351 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PDX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 19. Weight in Grams: 1150.
To some philosophers, seeking to understand the human condition, technology is a necessary guide. But to think through the complex human phenomenon of technology we must tackle philosophy of science, philosophy of culture, moral issues, comparative civilizational studies, and the economics of specific industrial and military technologies in their historical contexts. The philoso pher wants to grasp the technological factor in this troubled world, even as we see it is only one factor, and that it does not speak openly for itself. Put directly, our human troubles to a considerable extent have been transformed, exaggerated, distorted, even degraded, perhaps transcended, ... Read more
To some philosophers, seeking to understand the human condition, technology is a necessary guide. But to think through the complex human phenomenon of technology we must tackle philosophy of science, philosophy of culture, moral issues, comparative civilizational studies, and the economics of specific industrial and military technologies in their historical contexts. The philoso pher wants to grasp the technological factor in this troubled world, even as we see it is only one factor, and that it does not speak openly for itself. Put directly, our human troubles to a considerable extent have been transformed, exaggerated, distorted, even degraded, perhaps transcended, ... Read more
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Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Springer United States
Number of pages
351
Condition
New
Series
Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science
Number of Pages
351
Place of Publication
New York, NY, United States
ISBN
9781402002502
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V9781402002502
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