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Interpreting the notion that technology is value-neutral.

P Sundström

    Medicine, Health Care, and Philosophy
    |November 18, 2000
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    Technology can be value-neutral in three ways: neutral to uses, neutral before action, and neutral as a cognitive object. This highlights human responsibility for technology's societal impact.

    Area of Science:

    • Philosophy of Technology
    • Science and Technology Studies

    Background:

    • Value-neutrality is a recognized concept in the philosophy of science.
    • The applicability of value-neutrality to technology, including medical technology, is explored.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the concept of value-neutrality in technology.
    • To identify and discuss senses in which technology might be considered value-neutral.
    • To underscore human responsibility in the social implementation of technology.

    Main Methods:

    • Conceptual analysis of technology abstracted from social contexts.
    • Identification of three distinct senses of value-neutrality for technology.

    Main Results:

    • Technology can be considered value-neutral in three ways: (1) vis-à-vis different uses and ends, (2) before action, and (3) as a cognitive object.
    Keywords:
    Biomedical and Behavioral ResearchHealth Care and Public HealthPhilosophical Approach

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  • These senses offer a unique perspective on the nature of technology.

    • Conclusions:

    • Pondering technology's value-neutrality, even from an unusual angle, is valuable.
    • Understanding these senses of value-neutrality emphasizes the profound human responsibility for technology's societal integration and impact.