Carl Mitcham Bücher

This introduction to the philosophy of technology discusses its sources and uses. Tracing the changing meaning of technology from ancient times to the modern day, it identifies two important traditions of critical analysis of technology: the engineering approach and the humanities approach.

This book explores ethical issues at the interfaces of science, policy, religion and technology, cultivating the skills for critical analysis.

Exploring the intersection of engineering and humanitarianism, this book highlights their simultaneous development in Europe and North America since the 1700s. It defines humanitarian engineering as a compassionate application of science to address the needs of marginalized populations. The text emphasizes educational strategies for fostering this discipline and discusses the challenges and implications of integrating humanitarian principles into engineering practices. Ultimately, it advocates for a more humane approach to technology.

Focusing on the philosophy of engineering, the book encourages critical reflection on the engineering profession and its broader implications for society. It aims to engage both engineers and non-engineers in contemplating the ethical and cultural dimensions of their work, fostering a deeper understanding of how engineering shapes our world.

In this creative exploration of climate change and the big questions confronting our high-energy civilization, Adam Briggle connects the history of philosophy with current events to shed light on the Anthropocene (the age of humanity).

This book takes steps to develop a philosophy of engineering not to promote an ideology for engineering but to stimulate critical reflection among engineers and non-engineers alike about our engineering lifeworld.