Module PHL3124 for 2022/3
Undergraduate Module Descriptor
PHL3124: Ethics of Emerging Technologies
This module descriptor refers to the 2022/3 academic year.
Overview
| NQF Level | 6 | ||
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| Credits | 15 | ECTS Value | 7.5 |
| Term(s) and duration | This module will run during term 2 (11 weeks) | ||
| Academic staff | Dr Silvia Milano (Convenor) | ||
| Pre-requisites | None | ||
| Co-requisites | None | ||
| Available via distance learning | No | ||
From virtual reality to autonomous robots, and from pervasive digital surveillance to the algorithmic outsourcing of decisions across many domains, emerging technologies are revolutionising the way we live. This module will offer an opportunity to explore new and cutting-edge philosophical work on the ethical issues this raises.
Some of the authors of the weekly readings may be invited to discuss their work, giving students an opportunity to meet and interact with them directly. There are no pre-requisites for this module. Given this module’s focus on the interfaces between emerging technologies and ethics, it is suitable for non-specialist students with a keen interest in philosophy, and for interdisciplinary pathways.
| Module created | 01/01/2022 | Last revised | 29/07/2022 |
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