Philosophy and Computing - Essays in Epistemology, Philosophy of Mind, Logic, and Ethics (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017)

This book features papers from CEPE-IACAP 2015, a joint international conference focused on the philosophy of computing. Inside, readers will discover essays that explore current issues in epistemology, philosophy of mind, logic, and philosophy of science from the lens of computation. Coverage also examines applied issues related to ethical, social, and political interest. The contributors first explore how computation has changed philosophical inquiry. Computers are now capable of joining humans in exploring foundational issues. Thus, we can ponder machine-generated explanation, thought, agency, and other quite fascinating concepts. The papers are also concerned with normative aspects of the computer and information technology revolution. They examine technology-specific analyses of key challenges, from Big Data to autonomous robots to expert systems for infrastructure control and financial services. The virtue of a collection that ranges over philosophical questions, such as this one does, lies in the prospects for a more integrated understanding of issues. These are early days in the partnership between philosophy and information technology. Philosophers and researchers are still sorting out many foundational issues. They will need to deploy all of the tools of philosophy to establish this foundation. This volume admirably showcases those tools in the hands of some excellent scholars.

General

Imprint:	Springer International Publishing AG
Country of origin:	Switzerland
Series:	Philosophical Studies Series, 128
Release date:	November 2017
First published:	2017
Editors:	Thomas M. Powers
Dimensions:	235 x 155 x 20mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	242
Edition:	1st ed. 2017
ISBN-13:	978-3-319-61042-9
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Philosophy > General Books > Computing & IT > Social & legal aspects of computing > Impact of computing & IT on society Books > Business & Economics > Business & management > Business mathematics & systems > General Books > Computing & IT > Applications of computing > Artificial intelligence > General Books > Philosophy > General Promotions
LSN:	3-319-61042-2
Barcode:	9783319610429

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