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Area of Science:

  • Philosophy of Technology
  • Metaphysics
  • Epistemology

Background:

  • Responds to critical commentary on 'Taking Exception: Philosophy of Technology as a Multidimensional Problem Space.'
  • Addresses questions regarding the modality and necessity of a renewed transcendental theme.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the contingency and possibilities of the transcendental in contemporary philosophy of technology.
  • To re-evaluate the concept of a multidimensional problem space in the field.

Main Methods:

  • Philosophical argumentation and critical response.
  • Analysis of the concept of the transcendental.
  • Reconsideration of existing theoretical frameworks.

Main Results:

  • Argues for the deep contingency, rather than necessity, of a renewed transcendental theme.
  • Highlights the value and possibilities arising from this contingency.
  • Proposes 'shared agonism' as a framework for exploring philosophy of technology's problem space.

Conclusions:

  • The contingency of the transcendental is a source of value in philosophy of technology.
  • A framework of 'shared agonism' offers a productive way to navigate the field's complex problem space.