A Companion to the Philosophy of Technology

Drawing on essays from leading international and multi-disciplinary scholars, A Companion to the Philosophy of Technology is the first comprehensive and authoritative reference source to cover the key issues of technology's impact on society and our lives.* Presents the first complete, authoritative reference work in the field* Organized thematically for use both as a full introduction to the field or an encyclopedic reference* Draws on original essays from leading interdisciplinary scholars* Features the most up-to-date and cutting edge research in the interdisciplinary fields of philosophy, technology, and their broader intellectual environments

Introduction: What is Technology?.1) HISTORY OF TECHNOLOGY.History of Technology.Definitions of Technology.Western Technology.Chinese Technology.Islamic Technology.Japanese Technology.War and Technology.2) TECHNOLOGY & SCIENCE.Technology and Science.Science and Technology: Positivism and Critique.Engineering Science.Technological Knowledge.The Interplay between Science and Technology.Instruments in Science and Technology.Social Construction of Science.Social Construction of Technology.Biology and Technology.Engineering Design.Cybernetics.Chemistry and Technology.3) TECHNOLOGY & PHILOSOPHY.Introduction: Philosophy and Technology.Semiotics of Technology.Critical Theory of Technology.Cyborgs.Simulation.Technology as "Applied Science".Technological Artifacts.Technical Practice.Technological Pragmatism.Hermeneutics and Technologies.Analytical Philosophy of Technology.Technological Rationality.Phenomenology and Technology.Expertise.Imaging Technologies.The Critique of the Precautionary Principle and the Possibility for an "Enlightened Doomsaying".Technology and Metaphysics.Large Technical Systems.Sociotechnical Systems.Information Technology.4) TECHNOLOGY & ENVIRONMENT.Technology and Environment.The Precautionary Principle.Boundary-Work, Pluralism and the Environment.Global Warming.The Reinvention of CO2 as Refrigerant for both Heating and Cooling.Environmental Science and Technology.Agriculture and Technology.The Built Environment.5) TECHNOLOGY & POLITICS.Technology and Politics.The Idea of Progress.Technology and Power.Technology and Culture..Technology Management.Technology Strategy.Technology and Globalization.Technology Transfer.Technology and Capitalism.The Politics of Gender and Technology.European Politics, Economy and Technology.Asian Politics, Economy and Technology.U.S. Politics, Economy and Technology.Energy, Technology and Geopolitics.6) TECHNOLOGY & ETHICS.Technology and Ethics: Overview.Agriculture Ethics.Architecture Ethics.Biomedical Engineering Ethics.Bioethics.Biotechnology: Plants and Animals.Computer Ethics.Consumerism.Development Ethics.Energy Ethics.Engineering Ethics.Environmental Ethics.Food Ethics.Future Generations.Genethics.Technology and the Law.Media Ethics.Medical Ethics.Nanoethics.Nuclear Ethics.Religion and Technology.Technology and Personal Moral Responsibility.Value-Sensitive Design.7) TECHNOLOGY & FUTURE.Technology, Prosperity and Risks.World Risk Society.Risk Analysis.Prosperity and the Future of Technology.Converging Technologies.Nanotechnology.Energy Forecast Technologies.Biotechnology.Transportation.Global Challenges.Chemicals.The Future of Humanity.