Maintaining Technologies.

The article focuses on "Maintenance and Philosophy of Technology: Keeping Things Going," an anthology edited by Mark Thomas Young and Mark Coeckelbergh, which explores the philosophical significance of maintenance in technology. The volume is divided into two parts, addressing the metaphysics and ep...

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Published in:Techné: Research in Philosophy & Technology Vol. 29; no. 2/3; pp. 349 - 356
Main Author: Juvshik, Tim
Format: Article
Published: Philosophy Documentation Center 2025
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Summary:The article focuses on "Maintenance and Philosophy of Technology: Keeping Things Going," an anthology edited by Mark Thomas Young and Mark Coeckelbergh, which explores the philosophical significance of maintenance in technology. The volume is divided into two parts, addressing the metaphysics and epistemology of maintenance, as well as its ethics, politics, and aesthetics, through contributions from various authors. Key themes include the often-overlooked role of maintenance in technological practices, the transformative nature of maintenance, and its implications for sustainability and societal values. The anthology aims to fill a gap in philosophical literature regarding maintenance, making it a valuable resource for researchers and graduate students in philosophy of technology and related fields.