In this collection we finally find the philosophy of
technology, a young and rapidly developing area of scholarly interest,
making contact with history of science and technology, and mainstream
epistemological and metaphysical issues. The sophistication of these
papers indicates the maturity of the field as it moves away from the
advocacy of anti-technology ideological posturing toward a deeper
understanding of the options and restraints technological developments
provide.

The papers presented here take us over a threshold into the real world
of complicated social and technological interactions where science and
art are shown to be integral to our understanding of technological
change, and technological innovations are seen as configuring our
knowledge of the world and opening up new possibilities for human
development. With its rich historical base, this volume will be of
interest to all students concerned about the interactions among
technology, society, and philosophy.