Society, Ethics, and Technology - Softcover

Edelbach, Ralph; Winston, Morton E.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0534520855 ISBN 13: 9780534520854

Publisher: Cengage Learning, 1980

Synopsis

This anthology presents a variety of historical, social, and philosophical perspectives on technological change and its social consequences, stressing the manner in which technological innovation creates new ethical problems for human civilization. Providing a strong foundation in both theoretical and applied ethical matters, SOCIETY, ETHICS, AND TECHNOLOGY encourages students to critically engage anew the social effects of the technology that surrounds them in their daily lives.

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Review

"None of (the other) texts have been particularly helpful in resolving the knowledge gap problem....None of them provide an adequate introduction to issues in technology and social change. In addition, most of the articles assert quite sophisticated ethical claims, and I have never been one to rely heavily on editor's summary overview of background material in ethics. I think that the inclusion of the sections on historical and social perspectives goes a long way toward addressing this lack, and gives Winston and Edelbach a significant advantage over its competition.

About the Author

Morton Winston is a professor of philosophy and chairman of the Department of Philosophy, Religion, and Classical Studies at the College of New Jersey. He teaches classes in bioethics, political philosophy, ethical theory, philosophy of technology, environmental ethics, genocide, and human rights. He has published several books and numerous articles on topics related to human rights, applied ethics, and cognitive science. Professor Winston has received three Fulbright Scholarships, to South Africa, Thailand, and Denmark, and has served as the chairman of the board of directors of Amnesty International.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cengage Learning
• Publication date: 1980
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0534520855
• ISBN 13: 9780534520854
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 428