PHIL 109: Philosophy of Technology

2019-20 2020-21 →
changes (lax) changes (strict) ▾ 2024-25 → 2021-22 →

Units: 4

Hours: Lecture, 3 hours; extra reading, 3 hours

Catalog page 455

Prerequisites: Restricted to class level standing of junior, or senior; or consent of instructor

Description: An introduction to philosophical issues concerning technology. Includes the nature of technology; technical artifacts and design; technological knowledge; techno-science; the development of technology; ethical problems concerning technology; technology and gender; socio-technological systems and technocracy; anti-technology; technology and art; and technology and the environment.

Enrollment History (from UCR Banner, not catalog)
Year F W S Su Total
2025-26 15/25 15/25
2024-25 25/25 25/25
2023-24 23/25 23/25
2022-23 29/30 29/30
2019-20 29/30 29/30