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How to Do Things with History New Approaches to Ancient Greece
Year: 2018
Pages: 425
Format: PDF
File size: 51 MB
Language: ENG



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The book "How to Do Things with History New Approaches to Ancient Greece" by James Romm explores the evolution of technology and its impact on society, focusing on the ancient Greek civilization as a case study. The author argues that understanding the historical development of technology is essential for grasping the present and shaping the future. He contends that the development of technology has been driven by the desire for power, control, and mastery over nature, leading to a complex web of interconnected systems that shape our world today. The book begins with an examination of the origins of technology in ancient Greece, where it was seen as a means to achieve human flourishing and the good life. However, as time passed, technology became more specialized and sophisticated, leading to new forms of power and control. The author highlights the tension between the pursuit of knowledge and the desire for power, which has driven technological progress throughout history. One of the central themes of the book is the concept of the "technological imperative or the idea that technological progress is an unstoppable force that shapes human history. The author argues that this imperative has led to the creation of increasingly complex systems that are difficult to understand and control.
Книга «How to Do Things with History New Approaches to Ancient Greece» Джеймса Ромма исследует эволюцию технологий и их влияние на общество, уделяя особое внимание древнегреческой цивилизации в качестве тематического исследования. Автор утверждает, что понимание исторического развития технологий необходимо для понимания настоящего и формирования будущего. Он утверждает, что развитие технологий было обусловлено стремлением к власти, контролю и господству над природой, что привело к сложной сети взаимосвязанных систем, которые формируют наш мир сегодня. Книга начинается с изучения истоков технологии в Древней Греции, где она рассматривалась как средство для достижения человеческого процветания и хорошей жизни. Однако со временем технологии стали более специализированными и сложными, что привело к новым формам власти и контроля. Автор подчеркивает напряжение между стремлением к знаниям и стремлением к власти, которое двигало техническим прогрессом на протяжении всей истории. Одной из центральных тем книги является концепция "технологического императива или идея о том, что технологический прогресс - это неудержимая сила, формирующая человеческую историю. Автор утверждает, что этот императив привел к созданию все более сложных систем, которые трудно понять и контролировать.
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