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Rousseau and the Future of Freedom: Science, Technology and the Nature of Authority
Rousseau and the Future of Freedom: Science, Technology and the Nature of Authority
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This book examines Rousseau's conception of freedom and its significance for our modern technological world, drawing on his thought to explore the changing nature of authority, science, and technology in modern society. It highlights Rousseau's tragic conception of freedom and its parallels to our own desire for freedom and democracy. The book also refers to cases from the world of free software to consider our own predicament with the flood of code and algorithms that are being wrapped around everything from our stuff to our food, bodies, brains, and freedom. It will appeal to scholars of social and political theory, philosophy, and ethics, particularly those with interests in science and technology studies and the implications of modern technology for freedom.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 114 pages
Publication date: 27 May 2024
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Rousseau's concept of freedom and its relevance to our contemporary technological society is explored in this book. The book draws on Rousseau's ideas to investigate the changing nature of authority, science, and technology in modern society, highlighting how Rousseau's tragic conception of freedom parallels the circumstances that shape our own pursuit of freedom and democracy. The book also emphasizes Rousseau's critique of progress, which is essential to his overall thought and often overlooked in studies of science, technology, and society. Drawing on cases from the world of free software, the book examines our predicament with the overwhelming flood of code and algorithms that are being used to control everything from our possessions to our food, bodies, brains, and ultimately, our freedom. This book will appeal to scholars of social and political theory, philosophy, and ethics, particularly those with interests in science and technology studies and the implications of modern technology for freedom.
Weight: 166g
Dimension: 137 x 216 x 11 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032045245
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