Friendship in the Digital Age: Implications from a Philosophy of Communication Approach

<p>Friendship is a central relationship-style that grounds us. Much of the literature on the effects of technology on our relationships, especially friendship, has taken a skeptical approach. The notion of friendship is historically-situated, thus, it requires attention in each era and has prompted questions throughout human history. Our time is no exception. Changing cultures and redefinitions of basic human institutions have led us to our current moment, in which we are experiencing a loud and continuing debate on the effect of technology on our lives. Advancements in science have allowed us to understand our past and present in new ways. Technology, too, has opened the door for new possibilities of encounter. From initial encounter to our sense of we-ness, this text examines the possibilities and challenges of technology on our friendships.</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

PhD

Level thesis:degree_level

One-year Embargo

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Communication and Rhetorical Studies

Year dc:date.available

2020

Author dc:creator

• Petricini, Tiffany

Contributors dc:contributor

• Janie Harden Fritz
• Richard Thames
• Erik Garrett

• Digital relationships
• friendships
• togetherness
• ethics
• communication
• rhetoric
• phenomenology
• philosophy
• media ecology
• Communication Technology and New Media
• Critical and Cultural Studies
• Mass Communication
• Other Communication
• Social Media

Language dc:language

English

Repository record dc:identifier

https://dsc.duq.edu/etd/1882

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:dsc.duq.edu:etd-2892