Synopsis
This anthology presents a variety of historical, social, and philosophical perspectives on technological change and its social consequences, stressing the manner in which technological innovation creates new ethical problems for human civilization. Providing a strong foundation in both theoretical and applied ethical matters, SOCIETY, ETHICS, AND TECHNOLOGY encourages students to critically engage anew the social effects of the technology that surrounds them in their daily lives.
About the Author
Morton Winston is a professor of philosophy at the College of New Jersey and a former Chairman of the Board of Directors of Amnesty International USA. In addition to core philosophy courses, he also teaches classes on Biomedical Ethics, Political Philosophy, Philosophy of Technology, Philosophy of Mind, Human Rights, Mind, Language, and Computers. He has published several books and numerous articles on topics related to human rights, applied ethics, and cognitive science.
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