STS-UY 2204 Philosophy of Technology

4 Credits Credits

This survey of prominent approaches to the philosophy of technology asks: What are the philosophical problems presented by technology? How does technology influence ethics, politics and society? What is the relation of philosophy of technology to the traditional branches of philosophy (aesthetics, epistemology, metaphysics)?

Prerequisite(s): Completion of first year writing requirements
Note: Satisfies a humanities and social sciences elective.