HUM 3200 - Philosophy of Technology

Prerequisite(s): ENG 1270.
This course introduces students to the concept of technology as a philosophical discipline, and explores the role of technology in human culture. The differences between Epistémé and Techné are studied in detail. Various philosophers will be explored. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)

Upon successful completion of this, course students will be able to:

Differentiate the scientific method from others ways of understanding the natural world.
Define and evaluate the ‘idea of nature’.
Distinguish between techne and episteme.
Compare and contrast three models of knowing: Classical, Positivist, and Feminist.
Compare and contrast the three philosophical attitudes towards technology: ancient skepticism, enlightened optimism, and romantic uneasiness.
Investigate and appraise a single philosopher of technology: Heidegger, Haraway, Foucault, Arendt, or Mumford.