{"product_id":"philosophy-of-technology-an-introduction-9781557782731","title":"Philosophy of Technology: An Introduction","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Don Ihde\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Paragon House Publishers\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Paragon House Publishers\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: History \u0026amp; Surveys - Modern\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTechnology's impact on and implications for the social, ethical, political, and cultural dimensions of our world must be seriously considered and addressed. Philosophy of Technology is a clear introduction to one of philosophy's newest issues. Don Ihde critically examines the impact of technological developments on various cultures throughout history-from the earliest feats of engineering and architecture to the cutting-edge developments in artificial intelligence- with an aim to understanding the human implications within a world technological culture.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing a wide variety of concrete examples and illustrations, including artificial intelligence, robotics, and nuclear energy, the author looks at both the current situation and future directions. In a final chapter, he takes the position that the foundational concern for the twenty-first century is the global environment, followed closely by multiculturality and its effect on technoculture, the future of warfare, and the distribution of wealth in a world economy.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpecial Features \u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides an introduction to the best and most recent literature on the subject\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePlaces the philosophy of technology within the overall project of philosophy\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides a clear and comprehensive overview of the main issue in the field\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePromotes understanding of the special role of philosophical criticism\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eContains a wealth of often humorous and highly imaginative examples that have become the hallmark of this author\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Atlantic Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46315000823959,"sku":"9781557782731","price":1330.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781557782731.webp?v=1767707999","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/philosophy-of-technology-an-introduction-9781557782731","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}