Philosophy of technology

Academic year: 2010-2011 Course code module FLWF005500 Semester: 2nd semester Credits: 3 Study load (hours) 84 Theory (hours): 30,00 Practice/Exercises(hours): Other (hours): Part-time program: 1/2 Instructor(s) Hendrik Opdebeeck Language of instruction: Dutch Semester exam information: exam in the 2nd semester Contract restriction information: 1. Prerequisites *Algemene competenties None *Sequentiality None 2. Objectives (expected learning outcomes) -analysing and integrating technophilosophical literature -writing a critical paper on a specific current topic -interaction in the colleges 3. Course content Survey of the most important movements in the philosophy of technology since Heidegger. Next to a theoretical approach, attention is also given to topics like technology assessment and the social effects of technological innovation. 4. Teaching method Direct contact: Lectures Seminars (possible question and answer sessions) Personal work: Assignments - individual Supervised self-study 5. Assessment method Exam: Oral, with written preparation Continuous assessment: Assignments Participation in classroom activities Written assignment: Without oral presentation Presentation 6. Compulsory reading – study material Achterhuis, H., e.a., De maat van de techniek, Zes filosofen over techniek, Baarn, Ambo, 1992 7. Recommended reading - study material - Achterhuis, H., e.a., Van Stoommachine tot Cyborg, Denken over techniek in de nieuwe wereld, Baarn, Ambo, 1997 - Borgmann, A., Technology and the Character of Contemporary Life : A Philosophical Inquiry, University Of Chicago Press, 1987 - Hogenhuis, C. en Koelega, D., Technologie als levenskunst, Visies op instrumenten voor inclusieve technologie ontwikkeling, Kampen, Kok, 1996 - Ihde, D., Philosophy of Technology: An Introduction, Paragon House Publishers, 1993 - Mitcham, C., Thinking Through Technology, University of Chicago Press, 1994 - Opdebeeck, H., Technology, blessing or curse for employment and labour?, A Technophilosophical approach, in The Ethicomp Journal, Vol. 1 No. 4, 2005 - Verbeek, Peter-Paul, De Daadkracht der Dingen, Boom, Amsterdam, 2004 8. Tutoring laatste aanpassing: last update: 15/09/2008 16:08 hendrik.opdebeeck