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Socio-Philosophical Notes on the Implications of Computer Revolution

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Philosophy and Technology II

Part of the book series: Boston Studies in the Philosophy of Science ((BSPS,volume 90))

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Reviews the background of previous thought about automation (Aristotle, H. Schelsky), and points out that consumption is not a perfection of human nature. Human beings are prefected more by self-achievement. Argues against the necessity of a computer-based technocracy, and suggests how computers might help provide the means to a more humane (if not utopian) society.

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  1. Hans Lenk
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  1. Philosophy & Technology Studies Center, Polytechnic Institute of New York, USA

    Carl Mitcham

  2. University of Düsseldorf, Germany

    Alois Huning

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Lenk, H. (1986). Socio-Philosophical Notes on the Implications of Computer Revolution. In: Mitcham, C., Huning, A. (eds) Philosophy and Technology II. Boston Studies in the Philosophy of Science, vol 90. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-4512-8_17

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