Metaphysics, Epistemology, and Technology (Research in Philosophy and Technology) (Research in Philosophy and Technology) [Hardcover]

Carl Mitcham (Editor)

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Publication Date: October 1, 2000 | ISBN-10: 0762306815 | ISBN-13: 978-0762306817

"Research in Philosophy and Technology: Volume 19" advances philosophical reflections on technology through a focus on metaphysical and epistemological issues. The contributors employ the resources of both the phenomenological and analytical traditions of contemporary philosophy in their work. Contributions include general proposals for the reform of the philosophy of technology; examinations of the work of major philosophers including Wittgenstein, Heidegger, Jonas, Ihde, and Merleau-Ponty; an extended argument for a more careful delineation of the difference between science and technology; a new analysis of the concept of efficiency; extended studies of the fate of skill in the information age and the place of the body in virtual reality. Themed review essays and general reviews complement the chapters.

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• Hardcover: 364 pages
• Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing Limited (October 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0762306815
• ISBN-13: 978-0762306817
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.4 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Masterpiece in the Philosophy of Technology, April 2, 2002

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This review is from: Metaphysics, Epistemology, and Technology (Research in Philosophy and Technology) (Research in Philosophy and Technology) (Hardcover)

Anyone who is interested in the Philosophy of Technology would find this book to be a perfect fit for their personal library. I found that the articles contained in this volume covered a wide range of classical and modern issues in Metaphysics and Epistemology. After reading the majority of articles in this volume, I will definitely look to invest in previous volumes as well. As a graduate student in philosophy in hopes of making philosophy my career, this book has proved to be very rewarding in increasing my knowledge of the issues concerned with the Philosophy of Technology.