On Possibility of Alternative Technology (Considering Andrew Feinberg’s Theory)

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Haqiqat, Mohammad Hossein | 2019

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Type of Document: M.Sc. Thesis
Language: Farsi
Document No: 51927 (42)
University: Sharif University of Technology
Department: Philosophy of Science
Advisor(s): Hosseini Sarvary, Hasan
Abstract:
Considering the undeniable role of technology in modern era, we investigate both the concept of technology as well as its relation as a tool with human beings. Modern technologies have had both positive and negative impact on human individual and social lives. In particular, the labor problems, environmental problems, distortion of the classic human perception of the world, and many other problems provide a very disparate perspective compare with the notion of techno-utopianism. Therefore, many contemporary philosophers such as Andrew Feinberg have made serious criticisms of technology and its consequences. Feinberg states that there is a possibility in reforming the currently derailed role of technology based on social structures and mechanisms. He intends to develop a coherent theoretical system in regards with technology. After an introductory discussion, Feinberg's perspective on technology will be stated and criticized afterwards
Keywords:
Philosophy of Technology ; Alternative Thicking about Technology ; Feinberg Theory ; Science and Technology Policy ; Heidegger Theory ; Instrumentalization

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