Module #1 Introduction to Philosophy of Technology Defining the field, its relevance, and key concepts
Module #2 The Rise of Technology and its Impact on Society Exploring the historical development of technology and its effects on human relationships and institutions
Module #3 Philosophical Approaches to Technology Introducing key philosophical frameworks:essentialism, instrumentalism, and social constructivism
Module #4 The Notion of Progress and Technological Determinism Examining the idea of progress and the role of technology in shaping human destiny
Module #5 VALUES AND ETHICS IN TECHNOLOGY Introducing value theories and their application to technological development
Module #6 Privacy and Surveillance in the Digital Age Exploring the tension between personal privacy and the need for surveillance in a technological society
Module #7 The Ethics of Artificial Intelligence Examining the moral implications of AI development and its effects on human agency
Module #8 The Digital Divide and Social Inequality Analyzing the impact of technology on social inequality and exploring strategies for bridging the digital divide
Module #9 Technology and the Environment Examining the environmental implications of technological development and sustainability
Module #10 THE ROLE OF TECHNOLOGY IN SHAPING HUMAN IDENTITY Exploring how technology influences our understanding of self and human relationships
Module #11 The Impact of Technology on Human Embodiment Examining how technology alters our experience of embodiment and its implications for human identity
Module #12 The Ethics of Human Enhancement Debating the moral implications of using technology to enhance human capabilities
Module #13 Technology and the Nature of Reality Exploring how technology influences our understanding of reality and the nature of existence
Module #14 THE SOCIAL CONSTRUCTION OF TECHNOLOGY Examining how social, cultural, and economic factors shape technological development
Module #15 Critical Theory and the Political Economy of Technology Analyzing the role of power and ideology in shaping technological development and its effects on society
Module #16 Technology and Democracy Exploring the impact of technology on democratic institutions and practices
Module #17 CASE STUDIES IN PHILOSOPHY OF TECHNOLOGY In-depth examinations of specific technologies and their ethical and social implications
Module #18 Emerging Technologies and Societal Implications Examining the promises and pitfalls of emerging technologies such as CRISPR, blockchain, and quantum computing
Module #19 Feminist and Postcolonial Perspectives on Technology Exploring how feminist and postcolonial thought can inform our understanding of technology and its impact on society
Module #20 Philosophy of Technology and Education Examining the role of technology in education and its implications for pedagogy and learning
Module #21 Technology and the Future of Work Analyzing the impact of automation and AI on the nature of work and the economy
Module #22 The Ethics of Emerging Technologies Delving into the ethical considerations surrounding emerging technologies such as autonomous vehicles and gene editing
Module #23 Philosophy of Technology and Health Examining the impact of technology on healthcare and the ethics of medical innovation
Module #24 Technology and the Human Experience of Death Exploring how technology is changing our understanding and experience of death and dying
Module #25 Cultural and Ethical Dimensions of Virtual Reality Examining the cultural and ethical implications of virtual reality and its impact on human relationships
Module #26 Philosophy of Technology and the City Analyzing the impact of technology on urban planning and the nature of urban living
Module #27 Technology and the Global South Examining the role of technology in shaping the experiences of marginalized and underrepresented communities
Module #28 The Ethics of Research and Development Examining the ethical considerations surrounding technological research and development
Module #29 Philosophy of Technology and Policy Exploring the role of philosophy in informing policy decisions around technology
Module #30 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Philosophy of Technology: Ethics and Society career
