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Philosophy, Technology, and the Future of Humanity

Undergraduate | MAQ-PHIX2020 | 2024

Study method
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Assessments
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Entry requirements
Prior study needed
Duration
13 weeks
Start dates
19 Feb 2024

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Philosophy, Technology, and the Future of Humanity

About this subject

  • On successful completion of this subject, you will be able to

    1. explain the major theories about the philosophical and ethical issues raised by new forms of technology
    2. analyse arguments in the relevant literatures.
    3. evaluate relevant theories and arguments critically
    4. communicate clearly your own perspective on the views and arguments presented in the unit.

Entry requirements

Prior study

You must have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject:

one of

Others

Pre-requisite
40cp at 1000 level or above
NCCW (pre-2020 units)
PHIL202
NCCW (2020 and onwards)
PHIL2020 Philosophy, Technology, and the Future of Humanity

Additional requirements

No additional requirements

Study load

0.125 EFTSL
This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.

Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.

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What to study next?

Once you’ve completed this subject it can be credited towards one of the following courses

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UndergraduateMAQ-ART-DEG

Bachelor of Arts

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