Embodiment and Mechanisation

Reciprocal Understandings of Body and Machine from the Renaissance to the Present

Autori

• Daniel Black

Parametri

Pagine

220pagine

Tempo di lettura

8ore

• Filosofia
• Salute & Medicina
• Scienze sociali
• Storia

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Focusing on the interplay between mechanistic beliefs about the human body and evolving technologies, this book challenges conventional assumptions about our relationship with technology. It delves into how these beliefs have emerged and evolved over time, while also analyzing their dependence on specific technological advancements. By integrating contemporary perspectives on technology and embodied thought, it offers a critical framework for understanding and questioning the underlying presuppositions that shape our interactions with technology.

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Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2016

(In brossura)