The value and limits of Modern Technology within an Authentic Humanism

• Autores: Walter W. Artus
• Localización: Revista catalana de teología, ISSN 0210-5551, Vol. 19, Nº. 1, 1994 (Ejemplar dedicado a: Pensar en diàleg. Miscel·lània en homenatge al prof. Dr. Eusebi Colomer), págs. 297-308
• Idioma: inglés
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  • The proliferation of the techniques and products of modern technology have turned our civilization into a technological one. Undoubtedly many technological creations have become beneficia1 for at least a good part of the human family. However, many others are harmful and even destructive of the physical, psychological and spiritual well-being of man. Sometimes technology has altered, and even diminished the quality of the individual's life and that of the family and of society. As a result it sometimes seems to interfere with the biological foundations of human life itself. Therefor'e, philosophers are right in formulating the serious questions that need to be answered in order to con- trol this tremendous technological power for the benefit of the human race. One of the most powerful human creations in the whole of man's history, technology was designed, and is still so considered, as an improvement of the material foundation of his well-being, complete development and ultimate happiness. For that reason, its value and limitations must be correctly determined with an adequate understanding and appreciation of ourselves in front of the totality of reality. Such understanding can only come from an integral humanism that correctly sees man as the most noble of beings in the universe, but whose dignity is ultimately derived from the Supreme Being who, as such, is also Goodness in its fullness.