Rousseau's critique of science and technology
Channel: Podcastul de Filosofie
Date: 2023-05-26

Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712-78) had a critical view of science and technology. While he recognized their potential benefits, he also expressed concerns about their impact on human nature and society. Rousseau believed that scientific advancements and technological progress led to an alienation from nature. As people became more reliant on technology, they grew detached from the natural world, resulting in a loss of authenticity and self-identity. He also argued that science and technology corrupted human morality. The pursuit of knowledge for its own sake, without ethical considerations, could lead to the exploitation of nature and other individuals.

Some of my recent papers on the philosophy of technology:

An agonistic approach to technological conflict https://doi.org/10.1007/s13347-020-00430-7 
The Golem and The Leviathan: Two Guiding Images of Irresponsible Technology https://doi.org/10.1007/s13347-022-00585-5

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