Technological Transformation Contextual and Conceptual Implications
The philosophical study of technology has acquired only recently a voice in academic conversation. This situation is due, in part, to the fact that technology obviously impacts on "the real world," whereas the favored stereotype of philosophy allegedly does not. Furthermore, in some circle...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Dordrecht
Springer Netherlands
1989, 1989
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| Edition: | 1st ed. 1989 |
| Series: | Philosophy and Technology
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| Collection: | Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Table of Contents:
- I. Intra-Cultural Transformation
- “The Technological Self.”
- “Cryptanalysis: Uncovering Objective Knowledge of Hidden Realities.”
- “Research and Development from the Viewpoint of Social Philosophy.”
- “Impartiality and Interpretive Intervention in Technical Controversy.”
- “The Problem of Valuation in Risk-Cost-Benefit Assessment of Public Policies.”
- “Fusion and Fission, Governors and Elevators.”
- “The Good Old Days: Age-Specific Perceptions of Progress.”
- “Technology and the Crisis of Liberalism: Reflections on Michael J. Sandel’s Work.”
- “A Theory of Normative Technology.”
- “Globalization and Community: In Search of Transnational Justice.”
- II. Cross-Cultural Transformation
- “What Technologies Transfer: The Contingent Nature of Cultural Responses.”
- “Transferred and Transformed Technology: The C.R.S. Thresher/Winnower.”
- “A Conceptual Framework for Understanding Technology Transfer to the Third World.”
- “Appropriate Technology in Technology Transfer: A View from the People’s Republic of China.”
- “Diffusion of Technology vis-à-vis Transformation : — Increasing Contradictions Between Technocratic Market Values and Social Democratic Values.”
- “Cultural Alienation through Technology Transfer.”
- “Risk and Technology Transfer: Equal Protection across National Borders.”
- “Technology Transfer to Poor Nations”
- “Development and the Environment.”
- Biographical Notes
- Topical Index