General information
| Course type | AMUPIE |
| Module title | Philosophy of Technology and Science Technology Studies |
| Language | English |
| Module lecturer | prof. UAM dr hab. Andrzej Wojciech Nowak |
| Lecturer's email | awnowak@amu.edu.pl |
| Lecturer position | Professor |
| Faculty | Faculty of Philosophy |
| Semester | 2025/2026 (summer) |
| Duration | 30 |
| ECTS | 4 |
| USOS code | . |
Timetable
Type of class: lecture with elements of discussion
Place: Campus Ogrody, Philosophy Faculty, street: Szamarzewskiego 89c
Time: will be provided
Module aim (aims)
The objective of the lecture is twofold: firstly, to provide an overview of contemporary debates in the philosophy of technology, and secondly, to offer a more in-depth exploration of the sociological aspects of technology.
In pursuit of this, the lecture will draw upon the concepts and theories of Science and Technology Studies (STS). In the context of today's technological landscape, which is increasingly shaping our world, there is a pressing need for a more profound philosophical reflection on technology.
This is a crucial aspect that, up to now, has been somewhat marginalised in philosophical discourse. The aim of this lecture is to address this imbalance by offering a more comprehensive and nuanced understanding of technology and technoscience.
The lecture will offer students both theoretical tools and proactive references that will be useful in analysing our contemporary technoscientific reality, as well as showing how the philosophy of science was shaped in the 20th century.
The emphasis of the lecture will be on understanding technical as technoscientific realities, and it will avoid both exaggerated anti-technological coverage and technocratic admiration.
The lecture will be supplemented with audiovisual material and will include a discussion section. Additionally, students will be provided with supplementary reading materials.
The objective of the lecture is to equip students with the necessary knowledge and skills to navigate the technical reality effectively.
Pre-requisites in terms of knowledge, skills and social competences (where relevant)
Students are expected to have both passive and active comprehension skills in English. The course consists of a lecture part supplemented by discussions. In addition, students will be provided with reading material (articles, book chapters) and audio-visual material.
Syllabus
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Reading list
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