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Title:
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A CRITIQUE OF JACQUES ELLUL
(FRENCH PHILOSOPHER) ON TECHNOLOGY |
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Author(s):
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George A Lotter |
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ISBN:
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978-989-8533-88-3 |
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Editors:
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Miguel Baptista Nunes and Pedro Isaias |
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Year:
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2019 |
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Edition:
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Single |
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Keywords:
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Ellul, Technology, French Philosopher |
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Type:
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Reflection Paper |
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First Page:
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329 |
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Last Page:
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332 |
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Language:
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English |
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Cover:
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Full Contents:
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Paper Abstract:
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In this paper it is investigated if the influential book published in 1990 by the French philosopher Jacques Ellul about The
Technological Bluff was valid in its predictions about the development of technology. The main thesis of the book was that
technology always begets more technology and he warned against the absolutization of the scientific design. It will be
shown how influential this book is today while Elluls legacy is still kept alive. A critical discussion of Elluls book will
be given and the development of current technology, followed by some pointers in dealing with current technology,
conclusion and a summary. |
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