Holding On to Reality: The Nature of Information at the Turn of the Millennium
It helps anchor a specific period of this author’s publishing run instead of blending into the undated shelf clutter.
Albert Borgmann
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4
Catalog books
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3
Works
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1987 to 2000
Strongest span
Who This Author Is
Albert Borgmann examines how technology shapes our experience and understanding. In Crossing the Postmodern Divide he confronts postmodern theory and argues for a realist philosophy of technology, drawing on concrete practices to show how technological frameworks alter social and moral life.
In Holding On to Reality Borgmann turns to information and its limits at the millennium’s turn, tracing how digital representations affect attention, meaning, and engagement. He balances critique with practical reflection, asking how we might preserve depth and importance amid pervasive technological mediation.
Best Place To Start
Author At A Glance
Best known for: Philosophy of technology • Critique of postmodernism • Analysis of information and reality
Genres and themes: Philosophy • Technology and society • Epistemology
Who this author is best for: For readers who want clear, concept-driven essays examining how technology shapes knowledge and everyday life.
Start with Crossing the Postmodern Divide for a concise introduction, then read Holding On to Reality for a deeper look at information and contemporary concerns.
Top Books To Start With
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Holding On to Reality: The Nature of Information at the Turn of the Millennium
Univ of Chicago Pr • 1999 • standard commitment
UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1999 • 274 pages.
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Crossing the Postmodern Divide
Univ of Chicago Pr • 1993 • quick commitment
It stands out because it asks for less time than many of the longer volumes on this page.
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Technology and the Character of Contemporary Life: A Philosophical Inquiry
Univ of Chicago Pr • 1987 • standard commitment
UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1987 • 310 pages.
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University Of Chicago Press • 2000 • standard commitment
UPB note: year signal: 2000 • 282 pages.
How The Picks Compare
- Crossing the Postmodern Divide is the easier short commitment, while Holding On to Reality: The Nature of Information at the Turn of the Millennium asks for more reading time up front.
- Crossing the Postmodern Divide gives you an earlier look at this author’s shelf, while Holding On to Reality: The Nature of Information at the Turn of the Millennium leans later in the catalog.