PAAE8005 Ethics and Information Technology
| Offered By | School of Philosophy |
|---|---|
| Academic Career | Graduate Coursework |
| Course Subject | Professional and Applied Ethics |
| Offered in | First Semester, 2010 and First Semester, 2011 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description | Technology is everywhere. In this course we examine the breadth and depth of the influence that technology, broadly conceived, has had on the world we live in. We examine how technology affects and is affected by the normative moral theories that we use. We examine such diverse subjects as social networking, technology and sport in sports mad cultures, forbidden and dangerous technology, technology addiction, autonomous technology, tele-ethics and the distancing problem, nanotechnology, the cost of technology, the (proper) use of technology, the way that technology is portrayed and presented, and finally, the concept of future technology. Technology is replete with challenging ethical issues that must be understood by all serious thinkers. We connect the challenges of thinking professionally about ethics with the ubiquity and pervasiveness of technology in current society. |
| Learning Outcomes |
At the completion of this subject students will demonstrate an understanding of the depth, complexity, and influence of modern technology. |
| Indicative Assessment |
6,000 word essay (75%) and class presentation (25%). |
| Workload | This course is available for on-campus and off-campus (correspondence) students. On-campus students will meet with the Convener once a week to discuss readings and the conceptual materials gained by the reading materials. Alliance also has forums for discussion of class reading materials, which students will be expected to participate in. This is the best way for off-campus students to interact with the class. |
| Course Classification(s) | AdvancedAdvanced courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide a deep understanding of contemporary issues; or 'second degree' and higher levels of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs. |
| Areas of Interest | Philosophy |
| Requisite Statement |
Enrolment in the MA(PAE) or with the permission of the coordinator. |
| Programs | Master of Arts (Professional and Applied Ethics) |
| Academic Contact | Prof. John Weckert and Dr. Richard Lucas |
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