Technology and the Extension of Human Capabilities

The main argument of this paper is that a defining aspect of technology is the role that it plays in extending human capabilities. Moreover, drawing attention to this aspect of technology, I suggest, serves not only to help distinguish technology from other material artefacts but also goes some way...

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Published in:Journal for the theory of social behaviour 2010-06, Vol.40 (2), p.207-223
Main Author: LAWSON, CLIVE
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
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Epistemology. Philosophy of science. Theory of knowledge
Modernity
Philosophy
Skills
Technological change
Technological Innovations
Technology
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Summary:The main argument of this paper is that a defining aspect of technology is the role that it plays in extending human capabilities. Moreover, drawing attention to this aspect of technology, I suggest, serves not only to help distinguish technology from other material artefacts but also goes some way to explaining the peculiar position technology occupies in modern society, or at the very least provides a useful framework for posing important questions about technology.
ISSN:0021-8308
1468-5914
DOI:10.1111/j.1468-5914.2009.00428.x