Routledge Handbook of Philosophy of Information

<p>Information and communication technology occupies a central place in the modern world with society becoming increasingly dependent on it every day. It is therefore unsurprising that it has become a growing subject area in contemporary philosophy which relies heavily on informational concepts. <i>The Routledge Handbook of Philosophy of Information</i> is an outstanding reference source to the key topics and debates in this exciting subject and is the first collection of its kind. Comprising over thirty chapters by a team of international contributors the <em>Handbook</em> is divided into four parts: </p> <ul> <p> <li>basic ideas</li> <li>quantitative and formal aspects</li> <li>natural and physical aspects</li> <li>human and semantic aspects.</li> <p></p></ul> <p>Within these sections central issues are examined including probability the logic of information informational metaphysics the philosophy of data and evidence and the epistemic value of information. </p><i> <p>The Routledge Handbook of Philosophy of Information</i> is essential reading for students and researchers in philosophy computer science and communication studies.</p>