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Critical Essays in the Philosophy of Technology
Invasive Technification
Critical Essays in the Philosophy of Technology
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Technology has extended its reach to the human
body, not just in a literal sense, through implants, transplants and
technological substitutes for biological organs, but in a more figurative sense
too. Technological infrastructure and the institutions of a technified society today
determine what perception is, how we communicate and what forms of human
relationship with the natural world are possible. A fundamental new conception
of technology is urgently needed. Technology can no longer be seen as a means
for efficiently attaining pre-established ends. Rather, it must be seen as a total structure which makes new forms of
human action and human relationship possible, while limiting the possibilities
of others.
body, not just in a literal sense, through implants, transplants and
technological substitutes for biological organs, but in a more figurative sense
too. Technological infrastructure and the institutions of a technified society today
determine what perception is, how we communicate and what forms of human
relationship with the natural world are possible. A fundamental new conception
of technology is urgently needed. Technology can no longer be seen as a means
for efficiently attaining pre-established ends. Rather, it must be seen as a total structure which makes new forms of
human action and human relationship possible, while limiting the possibilities
of others.
In Invasive
Technification, acclaimed German philosopher Gernot Böhme offers a reading
of technology that explores the many dimensions in which technology presents
challenges for modern human beings. It is a book about the preservation of
humanity and humane values under the demanding conditions of a technically
advanced civilisation and makes a major contribution to the contemporary
philosophy of technology.
Technification, acclaimed German philosopher Gernot Böhme offers a reading
of technology that explores the many dimensions in which technology presents
challenges for modern human beings. It is a book about the preservation of
humanity and humane values under the demanding conditions of a technically
advanced civilisation and makes a major contribution to the contemporary
philosophy of technology.
Table of Contents
Preface
\ 1. Introduction \ 2. Science, Technology, Civilisation \ 3. Understanding
Technology: Use and Entertainment \ 4. The Technification of Human Relations \ 5.
The Technification of Nature \ 6. Critique of Technology \ Appendix: The Last
Man as Übermensch \ Index
\ 1. Introduction \ 2. Science, Technology, Civilisation \ 3. Understanding
Technology: Use and Entertainment \ 4. The Technification of Human Relations \ 5.
The Technification of Nature \ 6. Critique of Technology \ Appendix: The Last
Man as Übermensch \ Index
Product details
| Published | Oct 25 2012 |
|---|---|
| Format | Hardback |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 248 |
| ISBN | 9781441149015 |
| Imprint | Continuum |
| Dimensions | Not specified |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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