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Philosophy and Computing: An Introduction

Luciano Floridi

Philosophy and Computing is the first accessible and comprehensive philosophical introduction to Information and Communication Technology.

Book Details

  • Publisher: Routledge
  • Publish Date: Sep 16th, 1999
  • Pages: 256
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 9.52in - 6.44in - 0.79in - 1.16lb
  • EAN: 9780415180245
  • Categories: Philosophy & Social AspectsInformation TheorySocial Aspects

About the Author

Luciano Floridi is research fellow at Wolfson College and lecturer in philosophy at Jesus College, Oxford University.

Praise for this book

An impressive introductory text. Floridi bravely categorises artificial intelligence and deals with cyborgs and robots. - New Scientist

'Floridi's book is a technical tour de force an excellent introduction to the new technology that dominates our lives.' - The Philosopher's Magazine, Winter 2000

'A very good introduction to computing and to philosophical problems of computing...the book will provide philosophers with a very good understanding of computer science and related philosophical problems.' - MATH