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Phronesis, Democracy and Technology

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  02 August 2005

David E. Tabachnick
David E. Tabachnick
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Nipissing University
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Abstract

Abstract. This essay identifies a problem with the phronesis revival. Some revivalists argue that phronesis can serve as a response to the homogenizing influence of technology, maintaining the particulars of individuals and communities. However, by their own argument, technology denies the conditions or “educational backdrop” that the development and practice of phronesis requires.

Résumé. Cet essai identifie le problème de la renaissance du phronesis. Ces révisionnistes considèrent que le phronesis peut serviez de réponse à l'influence homogénéifiante de la technologie. Ils maintiennent la spécificité des individus et des communautés. Cependant, selon leur propre argumentation, la technologie nie les conditions ou la base éducationnelle nécessaires au développement et à la pratique du phronesis.

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Canadian Journal of Political Science/Revue canadienne de science politique , Volume 37 , Issue 4 , December 2004 , pp. 997 - 1016
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© 2004 Cambridge University Press

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