Philosophy of Technology: The Technological Condition: An by Robert C. Scharff,Val Dusek

By Robert C. Scharff,Val Dusek

The new version of this authoritative advent to the philosophy of know-how comprises fresh advancements within the topic, whereas preserving the variety and intensity of its collection of seminal contributions and its much-admired editorial commentary.

  • Remains the main finished anthology at the philosophy of know-how available
  • Includes editors’ insightful part introductions and demanding summaries for every selection
  • Revised and up to date to mirror the newest advancements within the field
  • Combines tricky to discover seminal essays with a sensible choice of modern material
  • Examines the connection among expertise and the certainty of the character of technological know-how that underlies expertise studies

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