Androids in the Enlightenment: Mechanics, Artisans, and Cultures of the Self
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Androids in the Enlightenment: Mechanics, Artisans, and Cultures of the Self by Adelheid Voskuhl is an insightful exploration of the intersection between technology, craftsmanship, and philosophical thought during the eighteenth century. Focusing on the famous humanoid machines—androids—crafted by Swiss mechanicians Jacques de Vaucanson and Pierre Jaquet-Droz, Voskuhl examines how these intricate automata were not merely scientific curiosities or feats of engineering, but also embodied complex Enlightenment ideas about individuality, selfhood, and society. Voskuhl argues that these androids were more than mechanical marvels; they reflected contemporary debates about the nature of the self and the relationship between human beings and machines. Through detailed historical research, she situates the creation and reception of these automata within broader cultural and philosophical contexts, including discussions about the mechanization of life, the role of artisans in shaping knowledge, and the emerging notions of personhood and subjectivity. Her analysis reveals how Enlightenment thinkers and craftsmen alike were grappling with profound questions about identity, autonomy, and the human condition. By bridging the gap between the history of technology and intellectual history, Voskuhl’s study shows how androids became powerful symbols for the Enlightenment’s fascination with reason, artifice, and the possibility of self-determined life. The book also highlights the role of artisans and their workshops as crucial sites of knowledge production, challenging the traditional view of Enlightenment science as purely theoretical or academic. Androids in the Enlightenment is a sophisticated and richly detailed account of how mechanical bodies served as models for understanding human nature in an era of intense scientific and philosophical innovation. It offers readers a deeper understanding of how technology, art, and philosophy intersected to shape modern conceptions of the self.
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