Chinese Philosophy of Technology: Classical Readings and Contemporary Work

Contents
1 Introduction
	References
Classical Readings
2 A Brief Discussion of Research in Philosophy of Technology
	Abstract
	2.1 Establishing the Philosophy of Technology with Chinese Characteristics
	2.2 The Practical Significance of Studying the Philosophy of Technology
	2.3 On the Development of Philosophy of Technology as a Discipline
	References
3 The Features and Values of Changshu Chen’s Philosophy of Technology Ideas
	Abstract
	3.1 Distinguishing Features of Professor Chen’s Philosophy of Technology
	3.2 Values of Professor Chen’s Philosophy of Technology
	3.3 Conclusion and Prospect
	References
4 Technology and Its Value from the Perspective of Process Theory
	Abstract
	4.1 The Raising of the Process Theory of Technology
	4.2 Morphology Theory of Technology and Technological Innovation
	4.3 Analysis of the Technological Value from the Process Theory of Technology
	4.4 Waste Production: A Problem Worth Studying
	References
5 Ethics of Technology and Engineers’ Professional Ethics
	Abstract
	References
6 The Triad of Science, Technology and Engineering
	Abstract
	6.1 On the “Monism” and “Dualism” Theories of Science and Technology
	6.2 The Differentiation of and Connections between Technology and Engineering
	6.3 Viewpoints of Triad of Science, Technology and Engineering
	6.4 Three Levels of Engineering: Micro, Meso, and Macro
	6.5 Philosophy of Engineering as a Branch of Philosophy and Engineering Studies as an Interdisciplinary and Multidisciplinary Research Field
	References
Contemporary Work
7 Aesthetic Factors in Engineering Technical Activities
	Abstract
	7.1 Engineering, Art and Beauty
	7.2 Aesthetic Factors Throughout the Whole Process of Engineering Technological Activities
	7.3 Construction Based on Aesthetic Law
	7.4 Aesthetic in Traditional Chinese Crafts
	References
8 The Sinicization of the Philosophy of Technology and the Research on Socialization of Technology
	Abstract
	8.1 The Sinicization Process of Philosophy of Technology
	8.2 Main Topics of Contemporary Chinese Philosophy of Technology
	8.3 Strive to Create a School of Philosophy of Technology with Chinese Characteristics
	8.4 Research on the Socialization of Technology: Theoretical Exploration of Chinese Philosophy of Technology
	8.5 Conclusion
	References
9 Reflection on the Dao of Technology: Philosophy of Technology from the Perspective of Chinese Culture
	Abstract
	9.1 Introduction
	9.2 Dao and the Essence of Technology
	9.3 Dao and the Development of Traditional Chinese Technology
	9.4 The Development of Modern Technology from the Perspective of the Relation between Dao and Ji
	9.5 Conclusion
	References
10 The Developing Process of Technological Rationality and Its Humanistic Relation
	Abstract
	10.1 Development Stages of Technological Rationality
		10.1.1 Three Development Stages of Technological Rationalization
		10.1.2 The Contradiction between Instrumental Rationality and Value Rationality and Its Causes
	10.2 The Modern Manifestation of Technological Pessimism and Its Enlightenment
		10.2.1 The Modern Manifestation of Technological Pessimism
		10.2.2 Several Enlightenments from Technological Pessimism
	10.3 Humanistic Consideration of Technological Rationality and Its Future Fate
		10.3.1 Human Nature and Physical Property: A Pair of Contradictions between Technology and Human Survival
		10.3.2 Technological Rationalization: The Process of Connecting with Humanity
		10.3.3 Maintaining the Internal Tension of Technological Rationality: The Basis of Coordinating Human-Nature Relationship
		10.3.4 The Future of Technological Rationality
	10.4 Conclusion
	References
11 Three Dimensions of Nano-ethics
	Abstract
	11.1 Practical Exploration Dimension of Nano-ethics
	11.2 Human Experience Dimension of Nano-ethics
	11.3 Ontological Governance Dimension of Nano-ethics
	11.4 Conclusion
	References
12 Technology, Innovation and Life World: A Phenomenological Analysis
	Abstract
	12.1 Introduction
	12.2 Logic Starting Point of Technological Innovation: The Life World
	12.3 Genesis of Technological Innovation: Problem Definition
	12.4 Development of Technological Innovation: Disputes, Trading and Experiment
		12.4.1 Disputes in Face of Technical Problems
		12.4.2 Trading Zone in Technological Innovation
		12.4.3 Mangles and Experiments in Technological Innovation
	12.5 Accomplishment of Technological Innovation: Return to the Life World
	12.6 Conclusion
	References
13 Philosophy of Information Technology and Its Contemporary Value
	Abstract
	13.1 The Nature and Position of PIT
	13.2 The Main Content of PIT and Its Paradigm Conversion
	13.3 Some Frontier Issues in the Philosophy of Information Technology
	References
	Some Further References in Chinese
14 Approaches of Nano-ethics and the Chinese Perspective of Ethics of Technology
	Abstract
	14.1 Three Approaches of Nano-ethics
	14.2 The Theoretical and Methodological Problems of Approaches of Nano-ethics
	14.3 The Chinese Perspective of Nano-ethics
	14.4 Conclusion
	References
Postscript
Index