Introduction to the philosophy of technology Field of study: Interdisciplinary Environmental Studies in the Humanities
Programme code: W1-S1SH24.2024

Module name: Introduction to the philosophy of technology
Module code: W1-SH-S1-WFT
Programme code: W1-S1SH24.2024
Semester: winter semester 2024/2025
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 3
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The module introduces students to different theoretical approaches to the relationship nature-technology-human life in recent European and non-European thought. A particular emphasis is placed on the applications of modern technology (technologies) as a function of capital, as well as on their environmental and psychosocial impacts. A broad perspective on the development of technology allows students to gain an in-depth insight into the civilisation transformations related to the climate-ecological crisis and the digital transformation in the network society. The module also introduces students to the fundamental issue of moral challenges to science, taking into account contemporary forms of existential risk, technological convergence and the ideological entanglement of artificial intelligence.
List of modules that must be completed before starting this module (if necessary): not applicable
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
has knowledge of the problems of contemporary civilisation in the context of technological change and of the interdisciplinarity of these issues [01]
 W03 [4/5] W07 [4/5]
has knowledge of the cultural changes brought about by the increasing influence of technology and new media on man [02]
 W09 [4/5] W12 [4/5]
has knowledge of social changes brought about by technological progress [03]
 W11 [4/5]
can analyse heterogeneous problems and seek solutions across different disciplines [04]
 U02 [3/5]
is ready to apply knowledge of technology to create sustainable social solutions both on the individual and communal level [05]
 K02 [3/5]
is ready for social and culture-creating activities with the use of technology [06]
 K04 [4/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [W] 30 Lecture-speech [a04] 
Activating methods: a case study [b07] 
Video show [c02]  		exam 01 02 03 04 05 06
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Literature reading / analysis of source materials [a02] Preparation for classes
reading the literature indicated in the syllabus; reviewing, organizing, analyzing and selecting source materials to be used in class
Studying the literature used in and the materials produced in class [c02] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
exploring the studied content, inquiring, considering, assimilating, interpreting it, or organizing knowledge obtained from the literature, documentation, instructions, scenarios, etc., used in class as well as from the notes or other materials/artifacts made in class
Analysis of the corrective feedback provided by the academic teacher on the results of the verification of learning outcomes [d01] Consulting the results of the verification of learning outcomes
reading through the academic teacher’s comments, assessments and opinions on the implementation of the task aimed at checking the level of the achieved learning outcomes
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Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
Semester Module Language of instruction
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