Philosophy of Technology:

The Technological Condition - An Anthology

Robert C. Scharff, Val Dusek (Ed.)

Wiley, Jan 27, 2003 - Science - 686 pages

This anthology brings together, for the first time, a collection of both seminal historical and contemporary essays on the nature of technology and its relation to humanity. Its selections not only situate technology in the familiar context of ethical, political, aesthetic, and engineering concerns, but also thoroughly examine historical, metaphysical, and epistemological issues.

The volume begins with historical readings on knowledge and its applications that have laid the foundation for contemporary writings on the philosophy of technology. Contemporary essays then critically assess previous assumptions about science and discuss the relation between science and technology and philosophy's treatment of both. The second half of the volume focuses on Heidegger's writings on technology, on the relationship between technology and the natural world, and on the issues that arise as technology becomes an integral part of our society.

Philosophy of Technology includes, beyond the commonly anthologized figures, selections from European writers often not available in English-language collections. It is a valuable resource for anyone who wishes to explore the technological condition.

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About the author (2003)

Robert C. Scharff is Professor of Philosophy at the University of New Hampshire. He is author of Comte After Positivism (1995) and since 1995 has been the editor of Continental Philosophy Review (formerly Man and World).

Val Dusek is Professor of Philosophy at the University of New Hampshire. He is author of Holistic Inspirations of Physics (1999).

Bibliographic information

Title	Philosophy of Technology: The Technological Condition - An Anthology Volume 18 of Blackwell Philosophy Anthologies
Editors	Robert C. Scharff, Val Dusek (Ed.)
Contributor	Robert C. Scharff
Edition	illustrated, reprint
Publisher	Wiley, 2003
ISBN	0631222197, 9780631222194
Length	686 pages
Subjects	Science › Philosophy & Social Aspects Science / Philosophy & Social Aspects Technology & Engineering / General Technology & Engineering / Social Aspects

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