| The Empirical Turn in the Philosophy of Technology Contributor(s): Kroes, P. a. (Editor), Meijers, A. W. M. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0762307552 ISBN-13: 9780762307555 Publisher: Jai Press Inc. OUR PRICE: $208.99 Product Type: Hardcover Published: March 2001 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Technology & Engineering - Social Science | Sociology - General |
| Dewey: 601 |
| LCCN: 00067137 |
| Series: Advances in Industrial and Labor Relations |
| Physical Information: 1.08" H x 7.82" W x 9.08" (1.18 lbs) 296 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The philosophy of technology has been dominated by metaphysical analyses of the essence of technology and by moral/critical reflections on the consequences of technology for individual and social forms of life. To develop a more internally oriented philosophy of technology, the authors in this volume believe that an empirical turn is necessary, similar to the turn witnessed in the philosophy of science. In this volume, authors explore the various ways in which empirical data can be used in ontological, epistemological, ethical or more general discussions in the philosophy of technology. All the chapters in the volume therefore contribute to an empirical turn in the philosophy of technology. |
