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Heidegger's relevance for engineering: questioning technology.

W P Dias1

  • 1Department of Civil Engineering, University of Moratuwa, Moratuwa, Sri Lanka. priyan@civil.mrt.ac.lk

Science and Engineering Ethics
|September 16, 2003
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Philosopher Martin Heidegger questioned modern technology, viewing it as reducing everything to mere resources. Engineers can confront this by questioning technology, considering ethics, and using metaphor in design.

Area of Science:

  • Philosophy of Technology
  • Engineering Ethics

Background:

  • Martin Heidegger critiqued modern, science-based technology.
  • He viewed modern technology as reducing all entities, including humans, to mere "resources."
  • This perspective stems from a suspicion of superficial evaluations that conceal the true nature of things.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore Heidegger's critique of modern technology.
  • To propose methods for engineers to question technological paradigms.
  • To highlight the ethical, sociological, and psychological dimensions of technology.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of Heidegger's philosophical concepts on technology.
  • Examination of the inherent hazards and injustices of technology.
  • Exploration of sociological and psychological influences of technology.

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  • Consideration of engineering ethics and metaphorical thinking in design.

    • Main Results:

    • Modern technology's resource-based view obscures deeper truths.
    • Technology poses subtle sociological and psychological influences.
    • Engineering ethics and metaphorical design offer counterpoints to narrow rationalism.

    Conclusions:

    • Engineers should critically question the underlying assumptions of technology.
    • Acknowledging ethical, social, and psychological impacts is crucial.
    • Embracing diverse approaches like metaphorical thinking can enrich technological design and understanding.