![]() ![]() In 2000, the International Jacques Ellul Society was founded by a group of former Ellul students. ![]() As a philosopher and theologian, he further explored the religiosity of the technological society. His writings are frequently concerned with the emergence of a technological tyranny over humanity. Among his most influential books are The Technological Society and Propaganda: The Formation of Men's Attitudes.Ĭonsidered by many a philosopher, Ellul was trained as a sociologist, and approached the question of technology and human action from a dialectical viewpoint. ![]() He did not seek to eliminate modern technology or technique but sought to change our perception of modern technology and technique to that of a tool rather than regulator of the status quo. The dominant theme of Ellul's work proved to be the threat to human freedom and religion created by modern technology. A prolific writer, he authored more than 60 books and more than 600 articles over his lifetime, many of which discussed propaganda, the impact of technology on society, and the interaction between religion and politics. Ellul was a longtime Professor of History and the Sociology of Institutions on the Faculty of Law and Economic Sciences at the University of Bordeaux. Jacques Ellul ( / ɛ ˈ l uː l/ French: January 6, 1912 – May 19, 1994) was a French philosopher, sociologist, lay theologian, and professor who was a noted Christian anarchist. ![]()
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