Joshua Gert: 2 books
Primitive Colors
A Case Study in Neo-pragmatist Metaphysics and Philosophy of Perception
Language: English
Release Date: June 30, 2017
Joshua Gert presents an original account of color properties, and of our perception of them. He employs a general philosophical strategy - neo-pragmatism - which challenges an assumption made by virtually all other theories of color. Neo-pragmatism rejects the standard representationalist strategy...
Robot Ethics
The Ethical and Social Implications of Robotics
Language: English
Release Date: December 9, 2011
Prominent experts from science and the humanities explore issues in robot ethics that range from sex to war.
Robots today serve in many roles, from entertainer to educator to executioner. As robotics technology advances, ethical concerns become more pressing: Should robots be programmed to...