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Significance
editI think this is a critically important concept in the philosophy of technology. Part of Borgmann's critique of technology involves the way that the "device paradigm" is practically invisible, taken-for-granted. Borgmann's starting point is clearly Heidegger, but he takes it much further.
Here's part of the review in Netfuture. "While recognized by philosophers of technology as perhaps the preeminent American treatise on the technological society, Borgmann's book has nevertheless been -- within my own woefully restricted horizons -- the best-kept secret of the past fourteen years. It not only carries out, in the most thorough-going way, a razor-sharp critique of the "device paradigm" currently ruling our society, but it also strengthens one's hope for the future." [1]
But I accept that the significance of the device paradigm is not adequately conveyed by the present article, and I shall try to find time to improve it. --RichardVeryard 09:36, 23 November 2006 (UTC)
Update
editI have added some information and citations in an effort to expand this article. I would like to highlight the previous (or probably original) Borgman reference (1984) used.[1] Aside from the name and page number, no other details were provided. I am unable to find this source, so I hope someone can help verify or provide the complete referencing. For questions about my edit, please feel free to message me. Regards. - Darwin Naz (talk) 12:12, 8 October 2018 (UTC)