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Authors: Andrew Feenberg
ISBN-13: 9780415941785, ISBN-10: 0415941784
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Taylor & Francis, Inc.
Date Published: November 2004
Edition: (Non-applicable)
This short book contrasts the philosophies of technology of Heidegger and Marcus, and relates their work to contemporary technology studies. Feenberg sets out the historical and theoretical background of the debate, then discusses each philosopher's theory in turn.
Ch. 1 | Techne : prologue with Plato and Aristotle | 1 |
Ch. 2 | The question concerning Techne : Heidegger's Aristotle | 21 |
Ch. 3 | The dialectic of life : Marcuse's Hegel | 47 |
Ch. 4 | Interlude with Lukacs : totality and revolution | 71 |
Ch. 5 | Aesthetic redemption | 83 |
Ch. 6 | The question concerning nature | 115 |
Ch. 7 | Conclusion : the path to authenticity | 135 |