Interpreting Technology: Ricoeur on Questions Concerning Ethics and Philosophy of Technology

Interpreting Technology explores Paul Ricœur's work on technology, examining his project of critical hermeneutics for rethinking established theories, the ethical and political impacts of technologies, and global sociotechnical systems. It addresses questions such as how narrative theory can enhance our understanding of technological mediation, how our technical practices can be informed by the ethical aim of living the good life, and how the emerging global media landscape shapes our sense of self and understanding of history.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 15 March 2023
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Paul Ricœur, a prominent and intellectually demanding philosopher of the past century, has made significant contributions to various fields, including language, history, ethics, and politics. However, his impact on the philosophy of technology has been relatively limited until recently. Interpreting Technology aims to bring Ricœur's work to the forefront of contemporary philosophical discussions about technology. It explores his project of critical hermeneutics for reevaluating established theories of technology, the growing ethical and political implications of technologies on the modern lifeworld, and methods for analyzing global sociotechnical systems such as the Internet. Ricœur's philosophy enables us to address questions such as how narrative theory can enhance our understanding of technological mediation, how our technical practices can be guided by the ethical goal of living a good life with and for others in just institutions, and how the emerging global media landscape shapes our sense of self and our understanding of history. These questions are particularly relevant in the 21st century, given the profound impact technologies have on our daily lives, including how we shape ourselves through health apps, engage with one another through social media, and engage in political activities through digital platforms.

Weight: 454g
Dimension: 228 x 163 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781538153482