Ethics of Artificial Intel.
Self-Driving Cars, the Metaverse, Siri and Alexa… Roombas! Artificial Intelligence (AI) is seemingly all around us. But what is AI? How does it work now,
March 27, 2024
Self-Driving Cars, the Metaverse, Siri and Alexa… Roombas! Artificial Intelligence (AI) is seemingly all around us. But what is AI? How does it work now,
Would we have Isaac Newton’s theory of motion without the philosopher Rene Descartes? Would we have Albert Einstein’s theory of gravity without the philosopher Ernst
What does it mean to do the right thing, to be a good person, to live a good life? In Ethics, students explore these and
Inside Out: Coming to Terms With Climate Change. This course will use non-fiction, fiction, poetry and documentary film to establish an understanding of the origins
This course will examine a range of questions about the nature of happiness. What is happiness, and why does it matter? Is it the main
This course tackles the big questions that shape modern lives: What is justice? What is liberty? What is equality? When is the state allowed to
In this class, students will explore some of the most popular topics in contemporary philosophical debates about art. We will discuss what constitutes a work
This course is a non‑theological effort to understand the Qur’an as a literary text, using it to also introduce Islam, Islamic theology and modern Islamic
Silence in Literature and Scripture At times, silence can communicate expression and thought clearly; at other times, it can be unnerving. Silence can speak and
This course examines a wide range of philosophical questions and problems, drawing on both classical and contemporary readings. Students will be exposed to a number
The Bible: Judeo-Christian Traditions This course examines themes in the Hebrew and Christian scriptures. A close reading of selected sections of the Bible provides the
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