In this course we think over the fundamental problems of modern technology. By understanding philosophically the essence of
technology and human being, we examine the basic cause of ethical problems that the modern technology brings to the human
society or nature, and consider the course of direction of their solution.
The purpose of this class is to acquire the capacity of judging ethically how to use some technologies by understanding the
essence of technology and human being.
- Understand the mechanistic point of view on nature on which modern sciences and technologies are based. By comparing it with the teleological point of view on nature, think over the utility and limit of the mechanistic point of view whose vision people today mistake for true without reflecting.
- Recognize the fundamental difference between technology and human being(life, personality) by understanding the essence of both. Based on the recognition, think over the problems in case of applying technology to human being or society.
- Understand the influences technology has on human society or nature, paying attention to the relation between technology and society or nature. Consider the responsibility of human being for the use of technology on the basis of the understanding.
| Class schedule | HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) | Amount of Time Required | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Why is the technological ethics necessary? | Know the issues of the technological ethics. | 150minutes |
| 2. | Plato's point of view on arts. | Read the materials and grasp their points. | 150minutes |
| 3. | Aristotle's point of view on arts. | Read the materials and grasp their points. | 150minutes |
| 4. | Scientific Revolution in 17 century. | Read the materials and grasp their points. | 150minutes |
| 5. | Mid-term examination(1) Mechanistic point of view on nature. |
Review the lecture 1-4. | 240minutes |
| Read the materials and grasp their points. | 150minutes | ||
| 6. | Technology and Life part 1 Science and Life |
Read the materials and grasp their points. | 150minutes |
| 7. | Technology and Life part 2 Gene Manipulation, Reprogramming of cells, Brain-Machine Interface |
Read the materials and grasp their points. | 150minutes |
| 8. | Technology and society part 1. Determinism by technology and Social Constructionism. |
Read the materials and grasp their points. | 150minutes |
| 9. | Mid-term examination(2) Technology and society part 2. Politics of technology, Universal Design, etc. |
Review the lecture 5-8. | 240minutes |
| Read the materials and grasp their points. | 150minutes | ||
| 10. | Technology and Human Being part.1. Human Alienation. |
Read the materials and grasp their points. | 150minutes |
| 11. | Technology and Human Being part.2. Vulnerability as essense of human being. |
Read the materials and grasp their points. | 150minutes |
| 12. | Technology and Nature part 1. Land Ethics. |
Read the materials and grasp their points. | 150minutes |
| 13. | Technology and Nature part 2. Limitedness of our Planet and Sustainability. |
Read the materials and grasp their points. | 150minutes |
| 14. | Final examination Responsibility of human being for technology. |
Review the lecture 9-13. | 240minutes |
| Read the materials and grasp their points. | 150minutes | ||
| Total. | - | - | 2820minutes |
| 中間試験(1) | 中間試験(2) | 期末試験 | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 30% | 30% | ||
| 2. | 20% | 15% | 35% | |
| 3. | 15% | 20% | 35% | |
| Total. | 30% | 35% | 35% | - |
Your final grade will be calcuated according to the following process:
Mid-term examination(1)(25%), Mid-term examination(2)(35%), and Final examination(1)(40%)
Attendance more than two-thirds is compulsory.
Mid-term examination(1)(25%), Mid-term examination(2)(35%), and Final examination(1)(40%)
Attendance more than two-thirds is compulsory.
- Course that cultivates a basic problem-solving skills
- Course that cultivates an ability for utilizing knowledge
- Course that cultivates a basic interpersonal skills
- Course that cultivates a basic self-management skills
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