Pbk, 397 p. Condition as new. Contents : Engineering philosophy of technology -- Humanities philosophy of technology -- From engineering to humanities philosophy of technology -- The philosophical questioning of technology -- Philosophical questions about techne -- From philosophy to technology -- Types of technology as object -- Types of technology as knowledge -- Types of technology as activity -- Types of technology as volition -- Three ways of being with technology. [Technology Philosophy] t167 / m15811.

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T�tulo: Thinking through Technology : The Path between Engineering and Philosophy
Editor: The University of Chicago Press
Fecha de publicaci�n: 1994
Idioma: Ingl�s
ISBN 10: 0226531988
ISBN 13: 9780226531984
Encuadernaci�n: Soft cover
Edici�n: 1st Edition
Estado: As New
Estado de la sobrecubierta: No Jacket

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What does it mean to think about technology philosophically? Why try? These are the issues that Carl Mitcham addresses in this work, a comprehensive, critical introduction to the philosophy of technology and a discussion of its sources and uses.

Tracing the changing meaning of "technology" from ancient times to our own, Mitcham identifies the most important traditions of critical analysis of technology: the engineering approach, which assumes the centrality of technology in human life; and the humanities approach, which is concerned with its moral and cultural boundaries.

Mitcham bridges these two traditions through an analysis of discussions of engineering design, of the distinction between tools and machines, and of engineering science itself. He looks at technology as it is experienced in everyday life—as material objects (from kitchenware to computers), as knowledge ( including recipes, rules, theories, and intuitive "know-how"), as activity (design, construction, and use), and as volition (knowing how to use technology and understanding its consequences). By elucidating these multiple aspects, Mitcham establishes criteria for a more comprehensive analysis of ethical issues in applications of science and technology.

This book will guide anyone wanting to reflect on technology and its moral implications.

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Charlotte y Peter Fiell son dos autoridades en historia, teor�a y cr�tica del dise�o y han escrito m�s de sesenta libros sobre la materia, muchos de los cuales se han convertido en �xitos de ventas. Tambi�n han impartido conferencias y cursos como profesores invitados, han comisariado exposiciones y asesorado a fabricantes, museos, salas de subastas y grandes coleccionistas privados de todo el mundo. Los Fiell han escrito numerosos libros para TASCHEN, entre los que se incluyen 1000 Chairs, Dise�o del siglo XX, El dise�o industrial de la A a la Z, Scandinavian Design y Dise�o del siglo XXI.

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General second-hand and antiquarian books as well as large stock of items relating to Wales in both Welsh and English. Pob math o ddeunydd o ddiddordeb Cymreig yn ogystal a llyfrau o ddiddordeb mwy cyffredinol. Os ydych yn chwilio am lyfr penodol, holwch. Correspondence: Welsh & English / Cymraeg a Saesneg

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