Philosophy of Technology - Softcover

Ferre, Frederick

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0820317616 ISBN 13: 9780820317618

Publisher: University of Georgia Press, 1995

Synopsis

An introductory survey that 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.

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Review:

This is a wonderful introduction to the philosophy of technology--and indeed, to the understanding of philosophy itself, as well as to the study of the meaning, purpose, and results of technological changes. Ferré demonstrates that philosophy/technology relationships are constantly changing--and he makes this into a lively field which will continue to stimulate thought.

--Melvin Kranzberg "Georgia Institute of Technology "

An able introduction for beginning students who exemplify in the context of their own lives . . . the need for the philosophy of technology. . . . Ferré raises more questions than gives answers, gently but unmistakably prompting both teacher and student to expand the horizon in inquiry into the questions concerning technology.

--Contemporary Philosophy

This book provides reflective background for the informed development of a philosophy of technology education. This in turn can help us move from the technological transformation of education toward the educational transformation of technology.

--Journal of Educational Technology

About the Author:

Frederick Ferre is Research Professor of Philosophy at the University of Georgia. His many books include "Ethics and Environmental Policy: Theory meets Practice" (Georgia), which he coedited with Peter Hartel, and "Hellfire and Lightning Rods: Liberating Science, Technology, and Religion."

About this edition

• Publisher: University of Georgia Press
• Publication date: 1995
• ISBN 10: 0820317616
• ISBN 13: 9780820317618
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 168