On the internet

Drawing on a diverse array of thinkers from Plato to Kierkegaard, 'On The Internet' brings philosophical insight to the debate on how far the Internet can and cannot take us

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Main Author: Dreyfus, Hubert L. 1929-2017 (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: London [u.a.] Routledge 2009
In:Year: 2009
Edition:2. ed.
Series/Journal:Thinking in action
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Internet
Further subjects:B Information Technology Social aspects
B Internet Social aspects
B Social Isolation
B Internet
B Alienation (Social psychology)
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Summary:Drawing on a diverse array of thinkers from Plato to Kierkegaard, 'On The Internet' brings philosophical insight to the debate on how far the Internet can and cannot take us
The hype about hyperlinks one -- How far is distance learning from education? -- Disembodied telepresence and the remoteness of the real -- Nihilism on the information highway : anonymity vs. commitment in the present age -- Virtual embodiment : myths of meaning in second life
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
Previous ed.: 2001
ISBN:0415775167