The Routledge Handbook of Philosophy of Information
Luciano Floridi
Routledge
<P>Information and communication technology occupies a central place in the modern world, with society becoming increasingly dependent on it every day. It is therefore unsurprising that it has become a growing subject area in contemporary philosophy, which relies heavily on informational concepts. <I>The Routledge Handbook of Philosophy of Information</I> is an outstanding reference source to the key topics and debates in this exciting subject and is the first collection of its kind. Comprising over thirty chapters by a team of international contributors the <EM>Handbook</EM> is divided into four parts:</P> <UL> <P> <LI>basic ideas</LI> <LI>quantitative and formal aspects</LI> <LI>natural and physical aspects</LI> <LI>human and semantic aspects.</LI> <P></P></UL> <P>Within these sections central issues are examined, including probability, the logic of information, informational metaphysics, the philosophy of data and evidence, and the epistemic value of information. </P><I> <P>The Routledge Handbook of Philosophy of Information</I> is essential reading for students and researchers in philosophy, computer science and communication studies.</P>