Universität Wien

180181 KU Political Philosophy of Al (2024W)

10.00 ECTS (4.00 SWS), SPL 18 - Philosophie
Continuous assessment of course work
Moodle
Fr 15.11. 15:00-18:15 Hörsaal 3C, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/3. Stock, 1010 Wien

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Details

max. 30 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Friday 18.10. 15:00 - 18:15 Hörsaal 3C, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Friday 25.10. 15:00 - 18:15 Hörsaal 3C, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Friday 08.11. 15:00 - 18:15 Hörsaal 3C, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Friday 22.11. 15:00 - 18:15 Hörsaal 3C, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Friday 29.11. 15:00 - 18:15 Hörsaal 3C, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Friday 06.12. 15:00 - 18:15 Hörsaal 3C, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Friday 13.12. 15:00 - 18:15 Hörsaal 3C, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Friday 10.01. 15:00 - 18:15 Hörsaal 3C, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Friday 17.01. 15:00 - 18:25 Hörsaal 3C, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Friday 24.01. 15:00 - 18:15 Hörsaal 3C, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Friday 31.01. 15:00 - 18:15 Hörsaal 3C, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/3. Stock, 1010 Wien

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 KU 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 practical problems raised by AI, and which will each time require engagement with political philosophy. This time there will be an emphasis on issues concerning power.

Assessment and permitted materials

Assessment of course work:

• Presentation of assigned reading (30%)

It is recommended that your presentation includes some kind of supplemental material. If you make a PowerPoint, please upload it and any supplemental materials to the corresponding folder for presentations the night before you present. Your presentation should last approximately 20 minutes. In addition to briefly summarizing your assigned reading, try to connect your reading to topics related to the course. Also include at least three discussion questions at the end of your presentation, so that you can lead the discussion. The discussion should last approximately 30 minutes.

• Essay (70%)

See essay instructions for more information.

• Participation

Because of the intensive nature of the course, students are only allowed to miss one class, i.e. have one unexcused absence (equivalent to three readings). If you must miss more classes, please contact the student assistant.

Students are also encouraged to post three or more discussion questions per class before class begins. Regular contributions to the discussion forum are not mandatory but will bump your grade if you are on the border of a 1/2, 2/3, etc.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Presentation and paper. The usual criteria of an academic paper/essay.

Examination topics

No exam; grade based on presentation and paper. See explanation above.

Reading list

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

- further literature will be provided on Moodle and we will research more during the course.

Association in the course directory

Last modified: Mo 16.09.2024 18:06