The Technological Society Jacques Ellul

The Technological Society by Jacques Ellul, examined here through the analytical lens of Helena M. Jerónimo and José Luís Garcia, investigates the pervasive influence of technology on modern culture and human behavior. Ellul's original work, first published in French as "La Technique," remains one of the most penetrating critiques of how technological systems shape society beyond mere tools - arguing instead that technology has become a self-perpetuating force with its own logic and values.

This 2013 edition brings Ellul's foundational arguments into contemporary context. Rather than celebrating technological progress, Ellul demonstrates how technique - his term for the totality of rational, efficient methods - colonizes every sphere of life, from work and education to leisure and relationships. The authors provide critical commentary that helps readers understand both Ellul's original thesis and its relevance to debates about automation, artificial intelligence, and digital culture that have only intensified since publication.

The book appeals to readers seeking to understand technology's role in shaping modern existence, not as cheerleaders or Luddites, but as critical observers. It functions as both an introduction to Ellul's thought and a sustained examination of how technical rationality reshapes human values and social structures. Suitable for those studying sociology, philosophy, media studies, or anyone concerned with understanding the deeper forces driving technological change.

• Author: Helena M. Jerónimo & José Luís Garcia
• Subject: Technology and society, cultural critique
• Published: 2013
• Format: Paperback
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