Vallor, Shannon
Technology and the Virtues: A Philosophical Guide to a Future Worth Wanting
- ISBN 13:
- 9780190905286
- author:
- Vallor, Shannon
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Oxford University Press, USA
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 328
- Dimensions:
- 23.11 x 15.75 x 2.03 centimetres
- Genre:
- Science, Philosophy & Social Aspects, Nonfiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The 21st century presents us with an array of new technological developments that are transforming our lives. From robots and social media to biomedical techniques, these advancements are reshaping our habits, practices, institutions, cultures, and environments in complex and unpredictable ways. To navigate this challenging landscape, we need a philosophical framework that can guide us towards human flourishing. Shannon Vallor draws on the wisdom of classical thinkers such as Aristotle and Confucius, who developed virtue ethics to help individuals cultivate the moral and intellectual character needed to thrive in uncertain situations. By examining the risks and opportunities presented by rapidly changing technosocial conditions, Vallor argues that we require more than just better technologies - we need better humans. This book offers a compelling vision for how we can harness the power of philosophical virtues to create a future worth wanting.
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