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Technics And Time, 1: The Fault Of Epimetheus (Meridian: Crossing Aesthetics),New
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What is a technical object? At the beginning of Western philosophy, Aristotle contrasted beings formed by nature, which had within themselves a beginning of movement and rest, and manmade objects, which did not have the source of their own production within themselves. This book, the first of three volumes, revises the Aristotelian argument and develops an innovative assessment whereby the technical object can be seen as having an essential, distinct temporality and dynamics of its own.The Aristotelian concept persisted, in one form or another, until Marx, who conceived of the possibility of an evolution of technics. Lodged between mechanics and biology, a technical entity became a complex of heterogeneous forces. In a parallel development, while industrialization was in the process of overthrowing the contemporary order of knowledge as well as contemporary social organization, technology was acquiring a new place in philosophical questioning. Philosophy was for the first time faced with a world in which technical expansion was so widespread that science was becoming more and more subject to the field of instrumentality, with its ends determined by the imperatives of economic struggle or war, and with its epistemic status changing accordingly. The power that emerged from this new relation was unleashed in the course of the two world wars.Working his way through the history of the Aristotelian assessment of technics, the author engages the ideas of a wide range of thinkersRousseau, Husserl, and Heidegger, the paleoontologist LeroiGourhan, the anthropologists Vernant and Detienne, the sociologists Weber and Habermas, and the systems analysts Maturana and Varela.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Technics and Time, 1: The Fault of Epimetheus'? A: The book explores the concept of technical objects and their distinct temporality and dynamics, revising Aristotelian arguments regarding the nature of these objects.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Bernard Stiegler, a renowned philosopher known for his work on technology and its impact on society.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on April 1, 1998.
- Q: What are the key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include the evolution of technics, the relationship between technology and philosophy, and the historical context of technical expansion during industrialization.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 318 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being offered? A: The book is listed as 'New', indicating it is in excellent condition.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book is categorized under 'History of Technology'.
- Q: Is there a specific edition of the book? A: Yes, this is the first edition of the book.
- Q: What are the unique insights provided by the author? A: Stiegler engages with a range of thinkers, providing a complex analysis of the evolution of technology and its philosophical implications.