Technique, technology and technocracy

Critical theory of technological rationality as a foundation of twentieth century societies

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https://doi.org/10.52712/issn.1850-0013-736

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technological rationality, technique, politics, society

Abstract

Herbert Marcuse has shown how technological rationality has supported three social models in the twentieth century: the advanced industrial society (marked by monopoly capitalism), Soviet marxism and German fascism. This paper shows the critical components that have shaped technological rationality which, closely linked with politics and science, have conquered science and technology as well as all kinds of knowledge. Herbert Marcuse’s thoughts will be the starting point for this analytical exploration.

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Author Biography

Natalia Fischetti, Instituto de Ciencias Humanas, Sociales y Ambientales

Centro Científico Tecnológico, CONICET, Mendoza.

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Published

2011-12-30

How to Cite

Fischetti, N. (2011). Technique, technology and technocracy: Critical theory of technological rationality as a foundation of twentieth century societies. Revista Iberoamericana De Ciencia, Tecnología Y Sociedad - CTS (Ibero-American Science, Technology and Society Journal), 7(19), 157–166. https://doi.org/10.52712/issn.1850-0013-736

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Vol. 7 No. 19 (2011)

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