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Prentice Hall, 1988. Softcover. Very Good. 8x5x0. In this widely taught introductory survey, Frederick Ferré explains the fundamental concerns and methods of philosophy and then guides readers through a philosophical inquiry into some of the major issues surrounding technology's impact on our lives.The first half of the book concentrates on key definitions and epistemological issues, including an overview of philosophy as applied to technology, a definition of technology, and an examination of technology as it relates to practical and theoretical intelligence--especially how high technology relates to modern science and how science depends on technical craft. The second half addresses the problems of living with technology. Ferré contrasts Karl Marx's and Buckminster Fuller's "bright" visions of technology and modern existence with the "somber" visions of Martin Heidegger and Herbert Marcuse. Next, in offering direction for an ethical…
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- Title Philosophy of Technology
- Author Frederick Ferre
- Binding Hardcover
- Edition 1st
- Pages 147
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Prentice Hall, US
- Date 1988-01
- ISBN 9780136625865 / 013662586X
- Library of Congress subjects Technology - Philosophy
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 87021917
- Dewey Decimal Code 601
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