Chinese philosophy of technology: classical readings and contemporary work

This book gathers essays that introduce the ideological advances in the philosophy of engineering and technology in contemporary China. It particularly focuses on Chinas distinctive concepts and methods, revealing different views and academic debates to offer readers a comprehensive overview of this...

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Other Authors: Wang, Ka 1956- (Editor)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Singapore Springer 2020
Series:Philosophy of engineering and technology volume 34
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Online Access:Inhaltsverzeichnis
Summary:This book gathers essays that introduce the ideological advances in the philosophy of engineering and technology in contemporary China. It particularly focuses on Chinas distinctive concepts and methods, revealing different views and academic debates to offer readers a comprehensive overview of this important field. The contributors present unique perspectives based on practical problems and traditional philosophy, examining such issues and concepts as axiology and theories of process, the difference between engineering activities and technology activities, and the core of the relationship between "Dao" and "Technique." Other essays cover the ethics of technology, practical wisdom (phronesis) and practical reasoning, as well as creative concepts and methods concerning the philosophical problems in high technology, architectural technology, and technological innovation. The authors also consider more general issues in the field. This book compiles the relevant research achievements of Chinese scholars in various time periods. Some authors have revised and translated into English papers published in Chinese, while others present their research in English specifically for this study. An annotated bibliography of the major publications in the field completes this collection.
Item Description:Includes index
Physical Description:vi, 234 Seiten Illustrationen
ISBN:9789811519512

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