Rousseau and the Future of Freedom: Science, Technology and the Nature of Authority

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Eric Deibel (Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands)

Rousseau and the Future of Freedom

Science, Technology and the Nature of Authority

Eric Deibel (Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands)

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Routledge
27 May 2024

Society & culture: general; Social theory; Political science & theory

Series: Routledge Studies in Science, Technology and Society

"This book examines Rousseau’s conception of freedom and its significance for our modern technological world. Drawing on Rousseau’s thought to explore the changing nature of authority, science and technology in modern society, the book’s approach points to how Rousseau had a tragic conception of freedom, one that parallels the circumstances that characterize our own desire for freedom and democracy. Rousseau’s critique of progress is integral to his thought in general and underrated when it comes to our own studies of science, technology and society. This volume refers to cases from the world of ""free software"" to consider our own predicament with how a flood of code and algorithms that is being wrapped around everything from our stuff to our food, to our bodies, our brains and – by extension – our freedom. As such, it will appeal to scholars of social and political theory, philosophy and ethics, particularly those with interests in science and technology studies and the implications of modern technology for freedom."

By: Eric Deibel (Delft University of Technology The Netherlands)
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 138mm,
Weight: 453g
ISBN: 9781032045245
ISBN 10: 1032045248
Series: Routledge Studies in Science, Technology and Society
Pages: 114
Publication Date: 27 May 2024
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Eric Deibel is a Lecturer of Science, Technology and Society at the engineering faculty of Bilkent University, Turkey, and is Assistant Professor at the political science faculty. He is a co-author of Recoding Life: Information and the Biopolitical.