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This volume analyses Karl Marx's understanding of science and technology and how it is associated with his focus on the perspective of history and human practice, seeking to illuminate a renewed understanding of science and technology from a Marx's angle.
List of contents
Introduction, Part 1: Science and Technology in Marx's Texts, 1. Positioning of Science and Technology, 2. Science and Technology in Historical Practice, Part 2: Focuses of Reconsideration, 3. Science, Technology and Productivity, 4. Alienation of Science and Technology, 5. Science, Technology and Liberty
About the author
Liu Dachun is Distinguished Professor at Renmin University of China and also a pioneer and leading scholar of Chinese philosophy of science and technology. He specializes in philosophy of science, STS (science, technology and society) and history of scientific thought.
Wang Bolu is Professor of Philosophy at Renmin University of China. He specializes in philosophy of science and technology, especially philosophy of technology.
Ding Junqiang is Associate Professor at the School of Marxism, Hunan University, China. He specializes in philosophy of science and technology and history of science and technology.
Liu Yongmou is Professor at the School of Philosophy, Renmin University of China. He specializes in philosophy of science, philosophy of technology and STS.
Summary
This volume analyses Karl Marx’s understanding of science and technology and how it is associated with his focus on the perspective of history and human practice, seeking to illuminate a renewed understanding of science and technology from a Marx’s angle.
