Reconsideration of Science and Technology : A Study on Marx's View and Contemporary Thoughts

Against a backcloth of philosophical debates on science and technology, and in particular the viewpoints of Karl Marx, this three-volume set proposes to reconsider science and technology and explores how the philosophy of science and technology responds to scientific and technological evolutions and an ever-changing world.

The first volume analyses Marx’s reconsideration of science and technology in five parts: its positioning, its historical practice, alienation of science and technology, and its relationship with productivity and human liberty. In the second volume, viewpoints and problems of scientism and anti-scientism are discussed, covering topics such as instrumental reason, scientific optimism and pessimism, irrationalism and the deconstruction of scientism. The final volume discusses complementary value choices, the loss and awakening of scientific culture and reveals a vison for a liberal and open world of science and technology.

The set will appeal to scholars and students interested in Marxist philosophy, the philosophy of science and technology and topics related to scientific culture.

Liu Dachun is a distinguished professor at Renmin University of China and also a pioneer and leading scholar of Chinese philosophy of science and technology. He specializes in philosophy of science, STS (science, technology and society) and history of scientific thought.

Wang Bolu is Professor of Philosophy at Renmin University of China. He specializes in philosophy of science and technology, especially philosophy of technology.

Ai Zhiqiang is Professor at the School of Marxism, Liaoning University of Technology, China. He specializes in the study of Marxism and contemporary scientific and technological developments, particularly in the field of STS.

Yang Huili is Lecturer of Philosophy at the School of Humanities, Southwest Jiaotong University, China. She specializes in the research of philosophy of science, STS and engineering ethics.

Ding Junqiang is Associate Professor at the School of Marxism, Hunan University, China. He specializes in philosophy of science and technology and history of science and technology.

Liu Yongmou is Professor at the School of Philosophy, Renmin University of China. He specializes in philosophy of science, philosophy of technology and STS.

Fan Shanshan is a lecturer at the School of Marxism, Capital Normal University, China. She specializes in the research of philosophy of science, dialectics of nature and Marx?s view of science and technology.