Readings in the Philosophy of Technology

by David M. Kaplan (Editor)

Readings in the Philosophy of Technology collects the important works of both the forerunners and contemporary theorists of philosophy of technology, addressing a wide range of topics on technology as it relates to ethics, politics, human nature, computers, science, food, and the environment. Compiled specifically with students and newcomers in mind, this book explores the multiple ways in which humanity shapes and affects technologies and is, in turn, shaped and affected by them. Readers will learn to understand, evaluate, appreciate, and criticize the ways that technology both reflects and changes human life-individually, socially, and culturally. Readings in the Philosophy of Technology is an ideal core text for undergraduate courses in Philosophy of Technology, Science, Technology, and Society, and Ethics and Technology.

Genres: Philosophy, Nonfiction

504 pages, Hardcover

First published December 23, 2003

Reviews

[Les Dart · Rating 4 out of 5]

More orthodox anthology. Not as contemporary and the introductory material is not as insightful. Nonetheless a good compliation I would say is designed for senior undergraduate courses in the subject of PhilTech.

[Vidar · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book for those that are interested in the epistemological and ontological foundation for our understanding of technology and ourselves. Contains some of the best philosophical classical texts in this field as well as more recent contributions, i.e Don Ihde, Bruno Latour

[Claire W Mills · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good assortment of accessible level articles on a variety of topics in the philosophy of technology.

[Eunice · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very challenging set of readings for oyr subject in philo of tech