The Question Concerning Technology and Other Essays
The Question Concerning Technology and Other Essays
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Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1977222
Book • Nonfiction
Germany • 1950s
1977
Adult
18+ years
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In The Question Concerning Technology and Other Essays, Martin Heidegger explores the essence of technology and its impact on human existence. Through philosophical inquiry, Heidegger examines how technology shapes our understanding of being and encourages people to question the dominance of technological thinking, urging a deeper connection with the world and nature.
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The Question Concerning Technology and Other Essays by Martin Heidegger is lauded for its profound insights into the essence of technology and its impact on human existence. Readers appreciate its philosophical depth and rigorous analysis. However, some find the dense and complex language challenging. Overall, it’s a thought-provoking read for those interested in philosophy and technology.
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Ideal for readers interested in philosophy, particularly technology's impact on society and human existence. Comparable to those who enjoy Being and Time by Heidegger or The Technological Society by Jacques Ellul. These readers typically appreciate dense, existential explorations of modernity and technology.
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The Question Concerning Technology and Other Essays explores the philosophical underpinnings of technology and includes works that highlight Heidegger's meditations on art, technique, and the essence of technological thinking.
Heidegger's work in the essay collection often intersects with his concept of "Enframing" (Gestell), which describes a mode of revealing linked to the modern technological worldview and its potential to conceal more authentic ways of understanding Being.
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The essay titled "The Origin of the Work of Art" is part of this collection and is considered a significant contribution to aesthetics, challenging traditional notions of art by emphasizing its role in disclosing truths about the world.
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Book • Nonfiction
Germany • 1950s
1977
Adult
18+ years
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