PHILOSOPHY OF TECHNOLOGY

Authors

  • Debora Pazetto Ferreira CEFET-MG
  • Luiz Henrique de Lacerda Abrahão CEFET-MG

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7443/problemata.v9i2.38146

Keywords:

Philosophy of Technology, science, technique, technology

Abstract

Authorized translation of the article “Philosophy of Technology” from the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy. Original version available at: http://www.iep.utm.edu/technolo/

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Author Biographies

Debora Pazetto Ferreira, CEFET-MG

Doutora em Filosofia; professora de Filosofia e do Programa de Pós-Graduação em Educação Tecnológica do CEFET-MG.

Luiz Henrique de Lacerda Abrahão, CEFET-MG

Pós-doutor em Filosofia; professor de Filosofia e da Pós-Graduação em Educação Tecnológica do CEFET-MG

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2018-08-24

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