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Our modern society is flooded with all sorts of devices: TV sets, automobiles, microwaves, mobile phones. How are all these things affecting us? How can their role in our lives be understood? What Things Do answers these questions by focusing on how technologies mediate our actions and our perceptions of the world.PeterPaul Verbeek develops this innovative approach by first distinguishing it from the classical philosophy of technology formulated by Jaspers and Heidegger, who were concerned that technology would alienate us from ourselves and the world around us. Against this gloomy and overly abstract view, Verbeek draws on and extends the work of more recent philosophers of technology like Don Ihde, Bruno Latour, and Albert Borgmann to present a much more empirically rich and nuanced picture of how material artifacts shape our existence and experiences. In the final part of the book Verbeek shows how his postphenomenological approach applies to the technological practice of industrial designers.Its systematic and historical review of the philosophy of technology makes What Things Do suitable for use as an introductory text, while its innovative approach will make it appealing to readers in many fields, including philosophy, sociology, engineering, and industrial design.
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I was looking for something lighter on tech, but this book is really heavy on philosophy. It’s well-written, but I didn’t quite connect with the content. If you're into deep philosophical discussions, maybe it’s for you, but I was hoping for practicality.
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Jamal Smith
Not What I Expected
I was looking for something lighter on tech, but this book is really heavy on philosophy. It’s well-written, but I didn’t quite connect with the content. If you're into deep philosophical discussions, maybe it’s for you, but I was hoping for practicality.
J
Jamal Smith
Not What I Expected
I was looking for something lighter on tech, but this book is really heavy on philosophy. It’s well-written, but I didn’t quite connect with the content. If you're into deep philosophical discussions, maybe it’s for you, but I was hoping for practicality.
M
Marco Huang
Thought-Provoking Insights on Tech
I picked up this book because I’m really interested in how technology shapes our lives. The reflections on agency and design are incredibly thought-provoking. It challenges you to think differently about everyday tech and its impact. Definitely worth the read!
M
Marco Huang
Thought-Provoking Insights on Tech
I picked up this book because I’m really interested in how technology shapes our lives. The reflections on agency and design are incredibly thought-provoking. It challenges you to think differently about everyday tech and its impact. Definitely worth the read!
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