Mythology of the Machine. The History of Mechanisms that Scare and Enchant Us
However, mechanisms by definition evoke a mix of admiration and anxiety in humans; Strassberg calls these complex emotions affects. Amusing curiosities of the cabinet of curiosities symbolized that God is the all-powerful creator.
The invention of the clock mechanism paved the way for a mechanistic understanding of the state and nature.
The steam engine measured the labor of the worker and inspired the prophets of industrial capitalism. But our desire to use technology is countered by the fear of divine punishment, which has long been inherent in European culture.
Author: Даниэль Штрассберг
Printhouse: AST
Series: Word of Modern Philosophy
Age restrictions: 16+
Year of publication: 2025
ISBN: 9785171572990
Number of pages: 416
Size: 200x126x22 mm
Cover type: мягкая
Weight: 368 g
ID: 1703661
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