The Internet. A Philosophical Inquiry.

Graham, Gordon

ISBN 10: 041519749X / ISBN 13: 9780415197496

Published by Taylor & Francis Ltd, 2002

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The Internet: A Philosophical Inquiry offers the first concise and accessible exploration of the issues which arise as we enter further into the world of Cyberspace. Num Pages: 190 pages. BIC Classification: JFC; JFD; UBJ; UDB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 195 x 132 x 16. Weight in Grams: 216. . 1999. Paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Internet. A Philosophical Inquiry.
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Publication Date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 041519749X
• ISBN 13: 9780415197496
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

The Internet: A Philosophical Inquiry develops many of the themes Gordon Graham presented in his highly successful radio series, The Silicon Society. Exploring the tensions between the warnings of the Neo-Luddites and the bright optimism of the Technophiles, Graham offers the first concise and accessible exploration of the issues which arise as we enter further into the world of Cyberspace.
This original and fascinating study takes us to the heart of questions that none of us can afford to ignore: how does the Internet affect our concepts of identity, moral anarchy, censorship, community, democracy, virtual reality and imagination?
Free of jargon and full of stimulating ideas, this is essential reading for anyone wishing to think clearly and informatively about the complexities of our technological future.

About the Author

Gordon Graham is Regius Professor of Moral Philosophy at the University of Aberdeen and Director of the Aberdeen Centre for Philosophy, Technology and Society. He is also the author of Philosophy of the Arts (Routledge, 1997) and The Shape of the Past (Oxford University Press, 1997).