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# Carl Mitcham

(1941)   Philosopher

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Carl Mitcham is a philosopher, best known for *Bibliography of the philosophy of technology*.

## Quick Facts About Carl Mitcham

Born September 20, 1941

Profession Philosopher

Notable works Bibliography of the philosophy of technology

## About Carl Mitcham

Carl Mitcham is a philosopher of engineering and technology, Professor Emeritus of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences at the Colorado School of Mines and Visiting International Professor of Philosophy of Technology at Renmin University of China.

##  Quotes by Carl Mitcham

> [ \[An engineer's\] invention causes things to come into existence from ideas, makes world conform to thought; whereas science, by deriving ideas from… ](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/carl-mitcham/an-engineer-s-invention-causes-things-to-come-into-existence-from/)

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> [Deftly engineered. McCarthy challenges us all - not just engineers - to take responsibility for the ways in which we all increasingly…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/carl-mitcham/deftly-engineered-mccarthy-challenges-us-all-not-just-engineers-to/)

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