Aristotelian Views on Technology Quiz
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According to Aristotle, how is technology viewed?

  • As a progressive force
  • As a framework for human escape
  • As a product with inherent value
  • As a means to an end (correct)

    • What is the main concern of technological pessimism?

  • The inescapable nature of technology (correct)
  • The lack of value in technological products
  • The absence of progress in technology
  • The positive effects of technological progress

    • How does Aristotle judge technology as good or bad?

  • Based on the quantity of technological products
  • Based on the speed of technological progress
  • Based on the value given to the product based on its use and effect to the society (correct)
  • Based on the complexity of technological techniques

    • According to Aristotle, what is the primary concern of technology?

    <p>Meeting the demand posed by humans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Aristotle, how does he view technology?

    <p>As a means to an end</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary basis for judging technology as good or bad according to Aristotle?

    <p>Value given to the product based on its use and effect to society</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to technological pessimism, what has technology become?

    <p>Our way of life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are Ellul's pessimistic arguments about technological progress?

    <p>Technological progress has a price, creates more problems, and has damaging effects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does technological pessimism hold about the role of technology in human life?

    <p>Technology has become our way of life and technique has become a framework which humans cannot escape</p> Signup and view all the answers

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