{"product_id":"philosophy-of-technology-paperback","title":"Philosophy of Technology - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eFrederick Ferré\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this widely taught introductory survey, Frederick Ferr  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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe 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. Ferr  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 assessment of technology, Ferr  poses questions about workplace automation, computers, nuclear energy, Third World development, and genetic engineering. Finally, the book considers debates about the mutual influences between technology and religion, and technology and metaphysics. A glossary and a list of suggested further readings are included. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eProviding a philosophical framework that will remain timely in the face of rapid technological change, \u003ci\u003ePhilosophy of Technology\u003c\/i\u003e will help students in both the sciences and liberal arts to examine comprehensively their own and society's fundamental beliefs and attitudes about technology.\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this widely taught introductory survey, Frederick Ferre 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFREDERICK FERRÉ is Research Professor of Philosophy at the University of Georgia. He is the author or editor of eighteen books, most recently \u003ci\u003eEthics and Environmental Concern: Theory and Practice\u003c\/i\u003e (Georgia), which he coedited with Peter Hartel, and \u003ci\u003eHellfire and Lightning Rods: Liberating Science, Technology, and Religion\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 168\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.51 x 9.01 x 6.06 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 01, 1995\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51775870599456,"sku":"9780820317618","price":45.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/1c00c178acf888cc344a9bf707a6aea2.webp?v=1780468078","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/philosophy-of-technology-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}