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Introduction to Philosophy of Technology, 7.5 Credits

Introduktion till Teknikfilosofi, 7,5 Högskolepoäng

Established: 2024-11-05

Established by: The Research and Education Committee

Applies from: H25

Learning outcomes

After completing the course, the doctoral student must be able to:

Knowledge and Understanding

• Account for relevant areas and concepts within the philosophy of technology
• Account for and explain philosophical perspectives regarding technology, culture, and human use of technology
• Describe the relationship between technology, science, and society

Skills and Abilities

• Problematize the use of technology and its role in human understanding, based on power, truth, politics, and communication

Judgment and Approach

• Reflect on the essence of technology and its relationship to the human life-world and historicity
• Critically examine and discuss the nature, value, and challenges of technology as an intellectual and cultural societal institution

Entry requirements

Master degree in a social scientific subject

The forms of assessment of student performance

The course is examined individually through seminars and written assignments.

Course contents

The course covers areas, traditions, concepts, perspectives, and applications within the philosophy of technology that are relevant for developing a critical understanding of the link between technology, the individual, society, and the life-world. The course content thus addresses both analytical, phenomenological, and critical philosophy of technology, as well as central technology philosophers/philosophies, philosophical problems and concepts related to the essence of technology, and philosophical perspectives on technical knowledge and technical concepts. Critical evaluations and ethical perspectives on technology in use and media will also form part of the course content.

Other regulations

Course grading: Failed or Passed

Course language: The teaching is conducted in English.

Cycle

Third cycle

Field of research studies

Work-integrated Learning