The Technological Society
- 1Authored by Jacques Ellul.
- 2Explores the sociological concept of technique.
- 3First published in French in 1954.
- 4Released in an English translation in 1964.
The Technological Society is a book on the subject of technique by French philosopher, theologian and sociologist Jacques Ellul.
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Ellul's most influential sociological critique
This book is the definitive exposition of Ellul's theory of 'technique' and its pervasive, dehumanizing influence on modern civilization.
seminal text defining the neo-Luddite critique of technology
This book is a primary source for neo-Luddite thought, detailing how the efficiency-driven nature of modern technology inevitably leads to the loss of human freedom.
primary theoretical precursor to the manifesto's arguments
This seminal work by Jacques Ellul provided a framework for understanding how technique and technology dominate human life, which heavily informed Kaczynski's central thesis.
The Technological Society is a seminal work by the French thinker Jacques Ellul that provides a deep analysis of the concept of technique. Originally published in French in 1954, the book examines how technical efficiency has become the dominant force shaping modern civilization.
Lead image from the Wikimedia REST summary for The Technological Society.Wikimedia contributors: The Technological Society Following its initial release, the text was translated into English in 1964, bringing its critique of technological hegemony to a wider audience. The work remains a foundational text for understanding how the drive for efficiency influences social, political, and economic institutions.