180077 FS Master Research SE Political Philosophy of AI (2023W)

10.00 ECTS (4.00 SWS), SPL 18 - Philosophie

Continuous assessment of course work

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Moodle

Registration/Deregistration

Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Registration is open from Mo 04.09.2023 09:00 to Su 10.09.2023 23:59
Registration is open from Mo 18.09.2023 09:00 to Su 24.09.2023 23:59
Deregistration possible until Tu 31.10.2023 23:59

Details

max. 30 participants

Language: English

Lecturers

Mark Coeckelbergh

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

    
    Wednesday
    11.10.
    16:45 - 18:15
    Hörsaal 3D, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
    
    Wednesday
    18.10.
    16:45 - 18:15
    Hörsaal 3D, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
    
    Friday
    20.10.
    13:15 - 18:15
    Hörsaal 3F NIG 3.Stock
    
    Wednesday
    25.10.
    16:45 - 18:15
    Hörsaal 3C, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
    
    Friday
    27.10.
    13:15 - 18:15
    Hörsaal 3C, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
    
    Friday
    03.11.
    13:15 - 20:00
    Hörsaal 3F NIG 3.Stock
    
    Wednesday
    22.11.
    15:00 - 18:15
    Hörsaal 3C, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
    
    Wednesday
    29.11.
    15:00 - 18:15
    Seminarraum 3A NIG 3.Stock
    
    Friday
    01.12.
    13:15 - 20:00
    Hörsaal 3F NIG 3.Stock
    
    Friday
    15.12.
    13:15 - 18:15
    Hörsaal 3F NIG 3.Stock

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

AI ethics is currently a popular field of inquiry, but the range of philosophical tools used so far is rather limited and there is a lot of potential to enrich it. In this Research Seminar we will investigate how to conceptualize and address problems concerning the politics and policy of artificial intelligence (AI) by using theoretical resources from political philosophy and political theory.

The course is structured around a number of political concepts, which will be related to problems raised by AI, and which will each time require engagement with political philosophy.

Assessment and permitted materials

Several didactical tools are used to enhance understanding in these areas: lecture/instruction, student presentations, discussions in class, and writing of a paper, including extended feedback sessions that aim at facilitating mutual learning and further intellectual development in this area. Students will be asked to present and discuss during the course and to write a paper at the end of the course.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Presentation and paper.

Examination topics

Current literature on the intersection of philosophy of technology and political philosophy. Lectures and discussions during the sessions.

Reading list

Coeckelbergh, M. 2022. The Political Phiosophy of AI. Cambridge: Polity.

Additional literature will be provided via Moodle.

Association in the course directory

Last modified: Tu 03.10.2023 13:27