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Technological Transformation
. Ed(S): Byrne, Edmund F.; Pitt, Joseph C.
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Paperback. Editor(s): Byrne, Edmund F.; Pitt, Joseph C. Series: Philosophy and Technology. Num Pages: 316 pages, 1 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 22. Weight in Grams: 657.
The philosophical study of technology has acquired only recently a voice in academic conversation. This situation is due, in part, to the fact that technology obviously impacts on "the real world," whereas the favored stereotype of philosophy allegedly does not. Furthermore, in some circles it was assumed that philosophy ought not impinge on the world. This bias continues today in the form of a general dismissal of the growing area now referred to as "applied philosophy". By contrast, the academic scrutiny of science has for the most part been accepted as legitimate for some 30 years, primarily because it has ... Read more
The philosophical study of technology has acquired only recently a voice in academic conversation. This situation is due, in part, to the fact that technology obviously impacts on "the real world," whereas the favored stereotype of philosophy allegedly does not. Furthermore, in some circles it was assumed that philosophy ought not impinge on the world. This bias continues today in the form of a general dismissal of the growing area now referred to as "applied philosophy". By contrast, the academic scrutiny of science has for the most part been accepted as legitimate for some 30 years, primarily because it has ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1989
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
316
Condition
New
Series
Philosophy and Technology
Number of Pages
316
Place of Publication
Dordrecht, Netherlands
ISBN
9789027728272
SKU
V9789027728272
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