Philosophy in Technology: Objectives, Questions, Methods, and Issues

Abstract

Philosophy in technology is a research program that studies the philosophical roots of engineering and technology. Philosophy in technology asserts that the resolutions to these problems need to be based on an understanding of their philosophical roots. In åthis paper, we define the objectives of philosophy in technology, the kinds of questions it explores, the methods it uses, and how it differs from the philosophy of technology. We then look at six selected problems to illustrate how the philosophical perspective shines new light onto technology.