64-207 Lecture Philosophy, Society and IT

Course offering details

Instructors: Prof. Dr. Judith Simon

Event type: Lecture

Displayed in timetable as: PG-IT - VL

Hours per week: 2

Language of instruction: German

Min. | Max. participants: - | 100

Comments/contents:
(a) Introduction to the basics of different philosophical subdisciplines relevant to IT, e.g. computer and information ethics, epistemology, philosophy of science and technology, etc.
(b) Application of these insights to issues such as the following: Big Data, Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, etc. 
 

Learning objectives:
Students
(a) will acquire methodological and theoretical training to critically reflect upon the epistemic, ethical, political and societal premises and consequences of IT,
(b) learn the basics of different relevant philosophical sub-disciplines (computer ethics, epistemology, etc)
(c) apply the insights obtained to novel questioned related to the design, development or usage of IT

Literature:
Reading list will be announced at the first lecture 

Additional examination information:
Regular attendance of the exercises is required.
The grade will comprise of:
- presentation in the exercise (20%)
- final essay (80%)

Appointments
Date From To Room Instructors
1 Tue, 5. Apr. 2022 12:15 13:45 B-201 Prof. Dr. Judith Simon
2 Tue, 19. Apr. 2022 12:15 13:45 B-201 Prof. Dr. Judith Simon
3 Tue, 26. Apr. 2022 12:15 13:45 B-201 Prof. Dr. Judith Simon
4 Tue, 3. May 2022 12:15 13:45 B-201 Prof. Dr. Judith Simon
5 Tue, 10. May 2022 12:15 13:45 B-201 Prof. Dr. Judith Simon
6 Tue, 17. May 2022 12:15 13:45 B-201 Prof. Dr. Judith Simon
7 Tue, 31. May 2022 12:15 13:45 B-201 Prof. Dr. Judith Simon
8 Tue, 7. Jun. 2022 12:15 13:45 B-201 Prof. Dr. Judith Simon
9 Tue, 14. Jun. 2022 12:15 13:45 B-201 Prof. Dr. Judith Simon
10 Tue, 21. Jun. 2022 12:15 13:45 B-201 Prof. Dr. Judith Simon
11 Tue, 28. Jun. 2022 12:15 13:45 B-201 Prof. Dr. Judith Simon
12 Tue, 5. Jul. 2022 12:15 13:45 B-201 Prof. Dr. Judith Simon
Exams in context of modules
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Instructors
Prof. Dr. Judith Simon