A Philosophy of Gun Violence - E-book

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A Philosophy Of Gun Violence - ENG

Alan J. Reid

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ISBN:	9783031110047
Formato:	ePub
Idioma:	Inglés
Editorial:	Springer Nature
Tema:	Filosofía
Subtema:	Social
Año de publicación:	2022-08-20

This book uses a philosophy of technology to demonstrate that guns are predisposed for an intentional use, making them inherently non-neutral artifacts. This argument rejects the often-cited value neutral thesis and instrumentalist view that â€œguns donâ€™t kill people; people kill peopleâ€?, and instead, explains the lethality of the gun through the lenses of affordance theory, behavioral design, and choice architecture. Ultimately, this book proposes an ethical and value-sensitive model for gun reform, which embodies the perspective of French philosopher Bruno Latour, who said, â€œYou are different with a gun in your hand; the gun is different with you holding it.â€?

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