Technology and Society: A Philosophical Guide
Technology and Society: A Philosophical Guide by James Gerrie, published by Broadview Press on July 23, 2018, offers a contemporary introduction to key issues in the philosophy of technology. This 224-page book explores fundamental questions such as the definition of technology, its control over our lives, and its ethical implications. Gerrie presents these topics in a clear and accessible manner, making complex ideas understandable for readers.
In this edition, readers will find discussions on how technology influences society and the justification of the belief in technological progress. The book also addresses pressing social issues, including climate change, urban sprawl, and automation, applying philosophical perspectives to these challenges. With a focus on the social aspects of technology and its philosophical implications, this work serves as a foundational text for those interested in the intersection of technology and society.
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Technology and Society provides an up-to-date introduction to the basic issues that have come to define the philosophy of technology: What is “technology”? Does technology control our lives? What is technology’s relation to ethics? How does technology influence us? Is the widespread belief in technological progress justified? Later sections of the book examine the application of philosophy of technology to social issues such as climate change, urban sprawl, and automation. Major issues and arguments are presented in an accessible and non-technical fashion, giving the reader a firm foundation in the field.
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