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Philosophy in the Library: How Philosophical Conceptions of Engineering Shape the World Around Us 7:30 pm
Philosophy in the Library: How Philosophical Conceptions of Engineering Shape the World Around Us @ Brooklyn Public Library
Oct 3 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
There are numerous books about the philosophy of science, but relatively few focus on the philosophy of engineering. Why has the philosophy of engineering been undeveloped in contrast to science? While many engineers prefer to build new things rather than philosophize, a key explanation for the neglect of engineering is an unjustified misconception about the importance of abstract theoretical and scientific knowledge versus engineering knowledge. The speaker will talk about his experiences in engineering and[...]
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A panel discussion of Critical Theories and the Budapest School 6:00 pm
A panel discussion of Critical Theories and the Budapest School @ Wolff Conference Room, D1103
Oct 4 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
A panel discussion of Critical Theories and the Budapest School, edited by Jonathan Pickle and John Rundell. Moderator:Dimitri Nikulin Panelists: Andrew Arato, Richard J. Bernstein, Jonathan Pickle, and Agnes Heller Presented by The New School for Social Research.
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