From reflective to constructive philosophy of technology

Philip A.E. Brey, Wang Nan, Zhu Yating

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    Abstract

    In this essay, I argue that where the 20th century saw the emergence of a reflective philosophy of technology, one that attempted to understand technology and its implications for society, our focus in the 21st century should be on a constructive philosophy of technology that actively seeks to change technology and its implications for society. A constructive philosophy of technology does not see as its primary task the understanding of technology, but the active philosophical guidance and support of actors in society that are responsible for the development, regulation and use of technology. I will make the case for a constructive approach, and I will try to sketch what it could look like. I will also argue that the constructive approach is currently becoming influential and will probably become still more influential in the future.
    Original languageChinese
    Pages (from-to)129-136
    JournalJournal of engineering studies
    Volume6
    Issue number2
    Publication statusPublished - 2014

    Keywords

    • IR-94127
    • METIS-309079

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