Philosophers of Technology

Stig Børsen Hansen

Published by De Gruyter 2020

Philosophers of Technology

Stig Børsen Hansen

https://doi.org/10.1515/9783110622072

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About this book

Technology is increasingly subject of attention from philosophers. Philosophical reflection on technology exhibits a wide and at times bewildering array of approaches and modes of thought. This volume brings to light the development of three schools in the philosophy of technology. Based on thorough introductions to Karl Marx', Martin Heidegger's and John Dewey's thought about technology, the volume offers an in-depth account of the way thinkers in the critical, the phenomenological and the pragmatic schools have respond to issues and challenges raised by the works of the founders of these schools. Technologies in almost any aspect of human life is potentially subject of philosophical treatment. To offer a focused demonstration of key arguments and insights, the presentation of each school is concluded with a contribution to discussions of educational technologies. In addition to philosophers seeking a valuable and clear structuring of a still burgeoning field, the volume is of interest to those working with educational philosophy and value sensitive design.

„Stig Børsen Hansen’s book is a must for all interested in understanding the development of the philosophy of technology and the relation of thoughts of thinkers that have shaped the area. The author presents a new and refreshing take on the ideas from Marx to Marcuse, from Dewey to Latour, and Heidegger to Borgmann. It will engage and hopefully provoke." Dr. Jan Kyrre Berg Friis, University of Copenhagen

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Stig Børsen Hansen, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark.

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Frontmatter Publicly Available Download PDF	I
Acknowledgements Publicly Available Download PDF	VII
Contents Publicly Available Download PDF	IX
Abbreviations Publicly Available Download PDF	XI
1 Introduction Publicly Available Download PDF	1
2 Karl Marx: What machines do Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	16
3 Herbert Marcuse: One-Dimensional Man and the technological veil Publicly Available Download PDF	42
4 Langdon Winner: Tools without handles Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	70
5 Martin Heidegger: thinking beyond technology Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	98
6 Albert Borgmann local technologies Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	122
7 John Dewey: The making of tools Publicly Available Download PDF	149
8 Bruno Latour: Networks and fabrications Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	171
Bibliography Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	196
Index Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	209

(Deutsch)

Language: English
Publisher: De Gruyter
Audience: Scholars, institutes, libraries
Pages
- Front matter: 12
- Main content: 211
Keywords: Philosophy of technology; valuesensitive design; educational philosophy.

eBook

Published: September 7, 2020
ISBN: 9783110622072

Hardcover

Published: September 7, 2020
ISBN: 9783110619478

Paperback

Published: July 18, 2022
ISBN: 9783110619874