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Philosophy and Computing: An Introduction

Luciano Floridi

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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 Aspects• Information Theory• Social Aspects

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About the Author

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

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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