Eric Katz Livres

Through a selection of primary and secondary sources, Death by Design examines the uses of technology during the Holocaust and the specific ways in which scientists, architects, medical professionals, businessmen, and engineers participated in the planning and operation of the concentration and extermination camps that were the foundation of the 'final solution'. The book discusses the overriding intellectual, ethical, and philosophical implications of the Nazi's use of science and technology in their killing operations.

Technology's pervasive influence is critically examined, revealing its role in dominating both nature and humanity. Eric Katz argues that this domination leads to estrangement from the natural world, resulting in a loss of meaning and moral agency in human life. He connects historical atrocities, such as the Holocaust, with contemporary ecological restoration efforts, highlighting the ideological underpinnings of domination in both contexts. Through case studies, Katz explores how science and technology perpetuate this ideology, linking environmental degradation with historical human crises.