STS Flashcards
(16 cards)
“A means to an end”
An organizing of techniques to meet the demand posed by humans
Aristotelianism
a means to an end but has become a way of life.
Technological Pessimism
Technology is progressive and beneficial in many ways A framework which humans cannot escape
Technological Pessimism
“Technology can alleviate all the difficulties and provide solutions for problems.
Technological Optimism
Extreme version: supreme authority
Technocratism-
a German philosopher
Heidegger’s philosophical analytic focused on the human being’s existence in their world as an individual
Martin Heidegger
Anthropological definition: of technology
a human activity:*
The production or invention of technological equipment, tools
and machines, the products and inventions, and the purpose and functions
means putting something into a box.
‘enframing’
good life : moral
socrates, plato
good life: fulfilled
Aristotle
good life: pleasure
Epicurus
possessing virtues
Socrates, Plato
pleasure leading to good life is known as
hedonism
seeks change
Divergence
providing deeper and holistic discourse
multi disciplinary approach
a human centered perspective & process
Innovation
