180064 FS Robot Ethics (2019S)
Continuous assessment of course work
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Registration/Deregistration
- Registration is open from Th 07.02.2019 09:00 to We 13.02.2019 10:00
- Registration is open from We 20.02.2019 09:00 to Tu 26.02.2019 10:00
- Deregistration possible until Su 31.03.2019 23:59
Details
max. 30 participants
Language: English
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
TutorIn: Isabel Walter (isabel.walter@univie.ac.at)
Thursday
14.03.
15:00 - 20:00
Hörsaal 3F NIG 3.Stock
Friday
15.03.
13:15 - 18:15
Hörsaal 3F NIG 3.Stock
Thursday
21.03.
15:00 - 20:00
Hörsaal 3F NIG 3.Stock
Friday
22.03.
13:15 - 18:15
Hörsaal 3F NIG 3.Stock
Wednesday
27.03.
13:15 - 18:15
Hörsaal 3B NIG 3.Stock
Thursday
28.03.
15:00 - 20:00
Hörsaal 3F NIG 3.Stock
Friday
05.04.
13:15 - 18:15
Hörsaal 2G, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/2.Stock, 1010 Wien
Friday
03.05.
13:15 - 18:15
Hörsaal 2G, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/2.Stock, 1010 Wien
Information
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
In the first session students will be introduced to the topic and the recent literature in the field. The course will be assessed by means of weekly student presentations, regular attendance and significant participation in discussions, weekly commentaries on the literature, and a longer essay at the end of the course (max. 4000 words).
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
Lecture, literature reading and discussion. (in English)
Examination topics
In-depth knowledge of the recent literature on the topic, ability to critically engage with the problems discussed in the course, and the skill to connect technological developments to philosophical problems.
Reading list
Literature will be provided via Moodle and in the course, mainly in the form of recent journal articles.
Association in the course directory
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