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A Dilemma for Philosophers of Science and Technology

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  28 February 2022

Ronald N. Giere
Ronald N. Giere*
Affiliation:
Indiana University
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There is not space to offer detailed comments on each of four papers ([1],[2],[3],[4]). Nor does it seem fruitful to create a potpourri by commenting individually on one or two points from each. Instead I will attempt to develop one issue of general significance, an issue which is raised by all of the papers, though not explicitly discussed in any. Comments on points raised by the contributors will be woven in where they are relevant.

Anyone unacquainted with recent philosophy and philosophy of science might find it strange that the program of the Philosophy of Science Association for 1976 should include a symposium with the title: Are There Any Philosophically Interesting Questions in Technology?

Type
Part III. Are There Any Philosophically Interesting Questions in Technology?
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PSA: Proceedings of the Biennial Meeting of the Philosophy of Science Association , Volume 1976 , Issue 2: Volume Two: Symposia and Invited Papers 1976 , 1976 , pp. 194 - 201
Copyright
Copyright © 1977 by the Philosophy of Science Association

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References

[1] Black, Max. “Are There Any Philosophically Interesting Questions in Technology?” In PSA 1976, Volume Two. Edited by Suppe, F. and Asquith, P.D.. East Lansing: Philosophy of Science Association, 1977. Pages 185–193.Google Scholar
[2] Bunge, Mario. “The Philosophical Richness of Technology.” In PSA 1976, Volume Two. Edited by Suppe, F. and Asquith, P.D.. East Lansing: Philosophy of Science Association, 1977. Pages 153–172.Google Scholar
[3] Durbin, Paul. “Are There Interesting Philosophical Issues in Technology as Distinct from Science? An Overview of Philosophy of Technology.” In PSA 1976, Volume Two. Edited by Suppe, F. and Asquith, P.D.. East Lansing: Philosophy of Science Association, 1977. Pages 139–152.Google Scholar
[4] Layton, Edwin. “Technology and Science, or ‘Vive La Petite Difference’.” In PSA 1976, Volume Two. Edited by Suppe, F. and Asquith, P.D.. East Lansing: Philosophy of Science Association, 1977. Pages 173–184.Google Scholar