Metaphysics, Epistemology, and Technology (Hardcover)

Hardbound. 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.

General

Imprint:	JAI Press Inc.
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Research in Philosophy and Technology
Release date:	December 2000
First published:	2000
Editors:	Carl Mitcham
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 25mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	452
ISBN-13:	978-0-7623-0681-7
Categories:	Books > Computing & IT > General theory of computing > General Books > Computing & IT > Applications of computing > General Promotions
LSN:	0-7623-0681-5
Barcode:	9780762306817

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