180032 VO-L Introduction to Ethics of Robotics (2024S)
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Language: English
Examination dates
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
First meeting: Wednesday 10 April 2024.
Wednesday
13.03.
13:15 - 14:45
Hörsaal 3D, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
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10.04.
13:15 - 14:45
Hörsaal 3D, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
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17.04.
13:15 - 14:45
Hörsaal 3D, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
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24.04.
13:15 - 14:45
Hörsaal 3D, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
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08.05.
13:15 - 14:45
Hörsaal 3D, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
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15.05.
13:15 - 14:45
Hörsaal 3D, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
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22.05.
13:15 - 14:45
Hörsaal 3D, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
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29.05.
13:15 - 14:45
Hörsaal 3D, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
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05.06.
13:15 - 14:45
Hörsaal 3D, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
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12.06.
13:15 - 14:45
Hörsaal 3D, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
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Aims, contents and method of the course
Current technological developments in the field of robotics, automation, and artificial intelligence raise ethical questions. Consider for instance the use of robots in health care, the automation of cars, and the use of intelligent military drones, or the development of more intelligent artificial agents. This course gives an overview of issues and approaches in this field, shows how these issues relate to interesting problems in philosophy, and connects to relevant public debates.
Assessment and permitted materials
Assessment: written exam.
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
At the end of the course students should have excellent knowledge of the main themes and approaches and be able to apply these to specific issues, taking into account actual discussions about robotics.
Examination topics
Exam content
Content delivered in the lectures + lecture slides
Coeckelbergh, Mark. Robot Ethics. MIT Press. 2022.
Recommended literature on Moodle (not obligatory!)
Assessment
Written exam in-person; first exam date will be last day of class.
The focus is not on the reproduction of knowledge but on the critical discussion of the approaches and texts that have been discussed in the lecture and on the application of these to specific issues.
Assessment scale
The candidate makes a very original contribution to thinking about the particular theme they have chosen by applying the course material and even moves beyond the material provided. They eloquently articulate their own thesis and ideas about this philosophical issue. Their arguments are clear and convincing and the essay is coherent and well-structured. 1
The candidate knows how to apply the theory about ethics of robotics in a very good way. They successfully use the material offered in the course to analyse and discuss the philosophical problem and robotics. In general, the essay is coherent and convincing. Minor shortcomings mainly consist in a lack of originality and coherence. 2
The candidate can apply the theory about ethics of robotics in a satisfactory manner. They use the material offered in the course to analyse and discuss the philosophical problem and technology/media but various aspects could be improved in terms of originality, clarity and coherence. 3
The candidate shows some kind of knowledge related to the course and their application of the theory to the technology and issue they have chosen is appropriate. In general, however, good and convincing arguments are missing. The student rather reproduces their knowledge from the course than presenting their own thesis and arguments with regard to the essay task. 4
The student does not show sufficient knowledge about the course content and fails to apply the theory about philosophy of technology to a particular technology/medium and philosophical issue. The essay lacks convincing arguments, clarity, coherence and a clear relation to the course.
Exam procedure:
You must be correctly REGISTERED for this exam VIA U:SPACE!
Task
At the given starting time of the exam, the exam sheet, including the essay task, will be distributed. You will be asked to fill in your student details (see cover sheet below) and to complete the essay task.
Time
90 min
Reading list
Coeckelbergh, Mark. Robot Ethics. MIT Press. 2022.Additional reading materials will be announced in the lectures.
Association in the course directory
Last modified: Mo 26.02.2024 06:46