Gunther Anders s prolific philosophy of technology is undergoing a major revival but has never been translated into English. Prometheanism mobilises Anders s pragmatic thought and current trends in critical theory to rethink the constellations of power that are configuring themselves around our increasingly smart machines. The book offers a comprehensive introduction to Anders s philosophy of technology with an annotated translation of his visionary essay On Promethean Shame, part of The Obsolescence of Human Beings 1 published in 1956.The essay analyses feelings of curtailment, obsolescence...

Gunther Anders s prolific philosophy of technology is undergoing a major revival but has never been translated into English. Prometheanism mobilises Anders s pragmatic thought and current trends in critical theory to rethink the constellations of power that are configuring themselves around our increasingly smart machines. The book offers a comprehensive introduction to Anders s philosophy of technology with an annotated translation of his visionary essay On Promethean Shame, part of The Obsolescence of Human Beings 1 published in 1956.The essay analyses feelings of curtailment, obsolescence...