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Contributions to a Philosophy of Technology
. Ed(S): Rapp, F.; Trotter, Ian J.
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Description for Contributions to a Philosophy of Technology
Hardback. Editor(s): Rapp, F.; Trotter, Ian J. Series: Theory and Decision Library. Num Pages: 229 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PDA; T. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 243 x 165 x 21. Weight in Grams: 528.
The highly sophisticated techniques of modern engineering are normally conceived of in practical terms. Corresponding to the instrumental function of technology, they are designed to direct the forces of nature according to human purposes. Yet, as soon as the realm of mere skills is exceeded, the intended useful results can only be achieved through planned and preconceived action processes involving the deliberately considered application of well designed tools and devices. This is to say that in all complex cases theoretical reasoning becomes an indispensable means to accomplish the pragmatic technological aims. Hence the abstracting from the actual concrete function of ... Read more
The highly sophisticated techniques of modern engineering are normally conceived of in practical terms. Corresponding to the instrumental function of technology, they are designed to direct the forces of nature according to human purposes. Yet, as soon as the realm of mere skills is exceeded, the intended useful results can only be achieved through planned and preconceived action processes involving the deliberately considered application of well designed tools and devices. This is to say that in all complex cases theoretical reasoning becomes an indispensable means to accomplish the pragmatic technological aims. Hence the abstracting from the actual concrete function of ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1974
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
229
Condition
New
Series
Theory and Decision Library
Number of Pages
229
Place of Publication
Dordrecht, Netherlands
ISBN
9789027704337
SKU
V9789027704337
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