Don Ihde is an American philosopher of science and technology whose work primarily explores the philosophy of technology. He critically examines the intricate relationships between humans and technological entities, offering profound insights into how technology shapes our perception and experience of the world. Ihde's pioneering contributions have laid foundational groundwork for understanding the human-technology interface. His innovative perspectives continue to influence contemporary thought on technology and society.
The critical reader compiles significant and lesser-known writings by Don Ihde, a pivotal figure in contemporary discussions of technology and its impact on human experience. It highlights his contributions to understanding the relationship between technology and perception, making it a valuable resource for those interested in philosophical perspectives on technology.
Focusing on the impact of modern imaging technologies and scientific tools, this work delves into how they reshape our understanding of ancient history. It serves as a valuable resource for scholars and students in the humanities, as well as for anthropologists and archaeologists, highlighting the intersection of technology and historical interpretation.
A personal account of the aging body and advanced technologies by a preeminent philosopher of technology Medical Technics is a rigorous examination of how medical progress has modified our worlds and contributed to a virtual revolution in longevity. Don Ihde offers a unique autobiographical tour of medical events experienced in a decade, beginning in his 70s. Ihde offers experiential and postphenomenological analyses of technologies such as sonography and microsurgery, and ultimately asks what it means to increasingly become a cyborg. Forerunners: Ideas First Short books of thought-in-process scholarship, where intense analysis, questioning, and speculation take the lead
Don Ihde, contemporary postphenomenological philosopher of science and technology--technoscience--examines the important philosophical role of Husserl, here in relation to technologies, and his classical phenomenology. With concrete analyses of both the science of Husserl's time and a retrospective reading from new technoscience interpretations, scientific instruments, technologies of reading and writing, and new imaging technologies are discussed.
Acoustic Technics, aware that digital and computer embedded technologies produce data that today can be transformed into acoustic images, notes the transformations these phenomena imply for a diverse set of practices, such as music, communication, medical diagnosis, and scientific knowledge.
Since the initial publication of "Experimental Phenomenology" in 1977, Don Ihde s groundbreaking career has developed from his contributions to the philosophy of technology and technoscience to his own postphenomenology. This new and expanded edition of "Experimental Phenomenology" resituates the text in the succeeding currents of Ihde s work with a new preface and two new sections, one devoted to pragmatism and phenomenology and the other to technologies and material culture. Now, in the case of tools, instruments, and media, Ihde s active and experimental style of phenomenology is taken into cyberspace, science and media technologies, computer games, display screens, and more."
This expanded new edition explores phenomenology through engaging visual illusions and ambiguous drawings, showcasing how perception shapes our understanding of reality. It delves into the intricacies of human experience, inviting readers to reflect on the interplay between sight and interpretation. By utilizing striking visual examples, the book illuminates the foundational concepts of phenomenology, making complex ideas accessible and thought-provoking for both students and enthusiasts of philosophy and art.
Exploring the intersection of technology and human experience, this collection delves into how various technologies, from cinema and music to robotics and advanced imaging, reshape our embodiment. Don Ihde employs a postphenomenological lens to analyze these interactions, arguing that new technologies both extend and transform our embodied experiences. By examining diverse technological influences, he uncovers uncharted possibilities and multistable trajectories that challenge conventional perceptions of human interaction with technology.
Exploring the intersection of phenomenology and technology, this book examines how advancements reshape our perceptions and experiences of reality. It delves into the implications of these changes on human consciousness and understanding, offering a fresh perspective on the evolution of thought in a digital age. Through a thorough analysis, it invites readers to reconsider the ways in which technology influences our engagement with the world around us.