The Philosophical Programmer

Bol

In one of the most unorthodox yet necessary programming books ever to appear, Daniel Kohanski, a seasoned programmer and systems consultant, delves into the foundational concepts and basic mechanics of computers and computer programming. Rather than writing yet another book that teaches readers how to write code, Kohanski penetrates more deeply into the nature of programming istelf. By exploring what programming is all about, The Philosophical Programmer: Reflections on the Moth in the Machine offers an introduction for the computer neophyte as well as an opportunity for experienced programmers to understand better the fundamental nature of their craft.

Bol Partner

A work for programmers and the computer illiterate alike first teaches the reader about the general nature of programming before tackling such philosophical and ethical issues as privacy and piracy. 20,000 first printing.