Philosophy: Technology

Author Anthony F. Beavers
Publisher Macmillan Reference USA
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  • Author
    Anthony F. Beavers
    Publisher
    Macmillan Reference USA
    Volume
    Copyright
    2017
    ISBN13
    9780028663470
    Release
    Format
    eBook
    Grade Level
    11th Grade - College Senior
    DDC
    TBD

    Overview

    Philosophy: Technology is composed of fifteen chapters covering such topics as cyber warfare, designing children, video games and virtual reality, nanotechnology, and technology and the environment. The use of film, literature, art, case studies, and other disciplines or situations/events provide illustrations of human experiences which work as gateways to questions philosophers try to address. Chapters are written by eminent scholars, are peer reviewed, and offer bibliographies to encourage further exploration. Photos and line art help illuminate the text. The volume concludes with a glossary and a comprehensive index.

    Features & Benefits

    • The volume combines features of an introductory textbook with those of a reference resource to effectively engage and educate the user, possibly encouraging students who might not otherwise consider majoring in philosophy.
    • The interdisciplinary nature provides an innovative approach to introducing the field to novices.
    • Individual disciplines can be integrated to form new and unique areas of study
    • their sources and techniques can be merged to meet evolving research needs.
    • Photos and line art illuminate the text.
    • Each chapter contains a bibliography of sources referenced and suggestions for further exploration.