l1 Flashcards
Scientific implications
In the realm of science, progress is closely
tied to ____ and _____, reflecting a hopeful outlook
towards future advancements
innovation and the pursuit of
knowledge
The ______ mirrors development of science and
technology
progress of human civilization
Human person:
◦ Both ___ and _____ of science and technology
bearer and beneficiary
Human person:
Pursuit of ____ (acquire, consume, destroy what the world has to
offer)
good life
To appreciate the fruits of science and technology =
great impact to society
must be examined
❑ If philosophy is the attempt to understand the interconnectedness of all
things, emphasizing a comprehensive exploration of knowledge, truth,
and existence, then philosophy should not ignore technology.
technology
has mostly been concerned with the meaning
of technology for, and its impact on, society and culture.
Philosophy of technology
German philosopher of the 20th century; one of the most influential
Martin Heidegger
explores into questions of
existence, and he emphasizes the importance of our relationship with the world around us.
Martin Heidegger
Controversial
• NAZI Party -1933
• Dismissed from University of Freiburg
• Critics: his philosophy would always be rooted in
his political consciousness.
Martin Heidegger
Martin Heidegger was dismissed from
university of freiburg
His work was focused on ontology or the study of the nature of
“being” or “dasein” in German
Martin Heidegger
german of being
dasein
Martin Heidegger’s Popular Works: described as
complicated
3 popular works of Martin Heidegger
- Seinsvergessenheit (Forgetfulness of being)
- Bodenstandigkeit (Rootedness in soil)
- Wesensverfassung (Essential constitution).
Seinsvergessenheit in english
Forgetfulness of being
Bodenstandigkeit in english
Rootedness in soil
Wesensverfassung in english
Essential constitution
It investigates what types of entities exist, how they are grouped
into categories, and how they are related to one another on the
most fundamental level.
ontology
technology was the key to
understanding our current time.
Heidegger
‘The Question Concerning Technology’ (1954,
English Translation 1977).
Martin Heidegger: On Technology
▪Heidegger’s essay explores the essence of
technology and its role in human existence
▪ The essay argues that modern technology has
fundamentally transformed the way we live and
think about ourselves.
▪‘The Question Concerning Technology’ (1954,
English Translation 1977).
“The essence of technology is by no
means anything technological”.
Martin Heidegger
- He means that technology’s driving force is not located in machines
themselves, nor even in the various human activities that are
associated with modern modes of production.
▪ But rather a way of thinking and understanding the world.
▪He argued that technology is not merely a collection of tools but a way of
understanding and engaging with the world.
martin heiddeger
“The essence of technology is by no
means anything technological”.
Martin Heidegger
2 widely embraced definitions of TECHNOLOGY
Instrumental (Technology is a means to an end), Anthropological (Technology is a human activity)
Technology is viewed as a tool and varies in usage
instrumental
Technology is an instrument aimed at getting things done
instrumental
Ex. Microscope, RT PCR, Thermal cycler
instrumental
Human activity to achieve an end
Anthropological
Production of technological equipment, tools and machine and the
purpose and function they serve
Anthropological
Ex. Invention/utilization/manipulation of RT PCR, etc.
Anthropological
Martin Heidegger Three claims
- Technology is “_________”, it is a way
of understanding the world
not an instrument
Martin Heidegger three claims:
Technology is “______”, but
develops beyond human control; and
not a human activity
Martin Heidegger Three claims:
Technology is “______”, risking
us to only see the world through
technological thinking
the highest danger
Heidegger envisioned
technology as a
way
of revealing- a mode
of “bringing forth”.
Can be understood through ancient Greek philosophical concepts as:
“Poiesis” or the act of bringing something out of concealment; thus, the
truth of that something is revealed
“Aletheia” or “the state of not being hidden; disclosure or truth
bringing forth
bringing forth
Can be understood through ancient Greek philosophical concepts as:
“____” or the act of bringing something out of concealment; thus, the
truth of that something is revealed
“____” or “the state of not being hidden; disclosure or truth
Poiesis, Aletheia
the act of bringing something out of concealment; thus, the
truth of that something is revealed
Poiesis
the state of not being hidden; disclosure or truth
Aletheia
According to Heidegger:
Technology is a form of
poeisis
Unhidden = disclosure
unconcealment
ALETHEIA
bring forth = purpose
truth
POIESIS
Not only craft but
an art or act of
mind
TECHNE
bringing forth that discloses and reveals the truth
Technology
Primitive facts and modern technology are
revealing
revealing not in the sense of bringing
forth or poiesis
modern technology
challenges nature by extracting something
from it and transforming, storing, and distributing it.
modern technology
means humans only give form to
what already exists without disruption and contro
“Bringing-forth
means humans control the
productive process and, according to Heidegger,
reduce it to something else, often inferior to its
true essence.
“Challenging-forth
Heidegger considered modern technology as a process of
enframing
Human desire to control everything including nature
Nature is placed in a box or frame to control it easily
enframing
Human desire to put an order to nature
to better understand and control it;
concern with immediate results
Calculative Thinking
Characterized by a focus on
contemplation, reflection, and
the search for meaning.
Meditative Thinking
A mode of thinking that sees the world as a collection of objects
to be analyzed and manipulated.
Enframing
The role human take as instruments of technology through enframing is
called
destining
Brazilian novelist
➢ Stated that it is boastful for humans to think that
nature needs to be saved, whereas Mother Nature
would remain even if humans cease to exist
➢ As mere tenants on Earth, people must not allow
themselves to be consumed by technology lest they
lose the essence of who they are as human beings
Paulo Coelho
Humans are in danger
of becoming merely
part of the standing
reserve
Paulo Coelho
Heidegger also emphasized the need for a more thoughtful
engagement with technology, suggesting that through _____,
we might recover a more genuine relationship with the world that
technology often obscures
art and poetry
