The Illusion of technique: A Search For Meaning In A Technological Civilization

by William Barrett

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William Barrett is also the author of The Truants, The Illusion of Technique, and Death of the Soul

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Canonical title: The Illusion of technique: A Search For Meaning In A Technological Civilization
Dedication: To Julie
Blurbers: Cuddihy, John Murray; Atlas, James; Scrag, Calvin O.; May, Rollo; Hofstadter, Albert

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Genres: Philosophy, Nonfiction, History, Religion & Spirituality
DDC/MDS: 190 — Philosophy & psychology Modern western philosophy Modern western and other noneastern philosophy
LCC: B804 .B358 — Philosophy, Psychology and Religion Philosophy (General) By period Modern

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