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Albert Borgmann (born 1937) is a German-born American philosopher known for his work in the philosophy of technology. He served as a professor at the University of Montana and is recognized for developing the concept of the 'device paradigm' and for his contributions to understanding the cultural and ethical dimensions of technology.
Known for: Technology and the Character of Contemporary Life: A Philosophical Inquiry
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Technology and the Character of Contemporary Life: A Philosophical Inquiry
In this influential work, Albert Borgmann explores how modern technology shapes the structure and meaning of contemporary life. He introduces the concept of the 'device paradigm' to describe how technological devices simplify and obscure the engagement between humans and the world, leading to a loss of focal practices that once grounded human experience. Borgmann argues for a renewed attention to these practices as a way to restore balance and authenticity in a technologically dominated culture.
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The Problem of Technology
We often think of technology as a set of tools extending human capability, a neutral means serving diverse ends. Yet contemporary life shows that technology is not neutral; it organizes our world and molds our expectations. The problem is not that devices exist, but that they have become the unquest...
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The Device Paradigm
To grasp the depth of this transformation, I introduce the notion of the device paradigm. A device, as I use the term, is not just a machine; it is a pattern of separation between means and ends. The device delivers a commodity — warmth, light, nourishment, entertainment — while concealing the machi...
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About Albert Borgmann
Albert Borgmann (born 1937) is a German-born American philosopher known for his work in the philosophy of technology. He served as a professor at the University of Montana and is recognized for developing the concept of the 'device paradigm' and for his contributions to understanding the cultural an...
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Albert Borgmann (born 1937) is a German-born American philosopher known for his work in the philosophy of technology. He served as a professor at the University of Montana and is recognized for developing the concept of the 'device paradigm' and for his contributions to understanding the cultural an...
Albert Borgmann (born 1937) is a German-born American philosopher known for his work in the philosophy of technology. He served as a professor at the University of Montana and is recognized for developing the concept of the 'device paradigm' and for his contributions to understanding the cultural and ethical dimensions of technology.
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Albert Borgmann (born 1937) is a German-born American philosopher known for his work in the philosophy of technology. He served as a professor at the University of Montana and is recognized for developing the concept of the 'device paradigm' and for his contributions to understanding the cultural and ethical dimensions of technology.
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