Living in a Technological Culture: Human Tools and Human Values
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Author Description
Technology Is No Longer Confined To The Laboratory But Has Become An Established Part Of Our Daily Lives. Its Sophistication Offers Us Power Beyond Our Human Capacity Which Can Either Dazzle Or Threaten; It Depends Who Is In Control. Living In A Technological Culture Challenges Traditionally Held Assumptions About The Relationship Between `man-and-machine'. It Argues That Contemporary Science Does Not Shape Technology But Is Shaped By It. Neither Discipline Exists In A Moral Vacuum, Both Are Determined By Politics Rather Than Scientific Inquiry. By Questioning Our Existing Uses Of Technology, This Book Opens Up Wider Debate On The Shape Of Things To Come And Whether We Should Be Trying To Change Them Now. As An Introduction To The Philosophy Of Technology This Will Be Valuable To Students, But Will Be Equally Engaging For The General Reader.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This book investigates the complex, often overlooked relationship between human values and the pervasive influence of modern technological systems. Authors Hans Oberdiek and Mary Tiles, both established scholars in the philosophy of science and technology, argue that technology is not a neutral tool but a force that actively shapes scientific inquiry and societal norms. They contend that the development of technology is driven more by political agendas and power dynamics than by objective scientific progress, necessitating a critical re-evaluation of how we integrate these tools into our daily lives.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- An analysis of the shifting boundary between human agency and machine capability.
- A critique of the traditional assumption that science dictates technological advancement.
- Examination of the political and moral frameworks that govern technological development.
- A philosophical introduction to the ethics of living within a highly technological culture.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts and educators frequently cite this text as a foundational introduction for students exploring the intersection of ethics and technology. Readers often note that the prose remains accessible to a general audience while maintaining the academic rigor required for undergraduate philosophy curricula.
Page Count:
224
Publication Date:
2005-01-01
Publisher:
Taylor & Francis Group
ISBN-10:
0203980921
ISBN-13:
9780203980927
Philosophy
Ethics
Sociology
Technology
