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Durham   Liberal Arts :: Philosophy

PHIL 424 (01) - The Future of Humanity: Science, Technology, and Society

Future of Humanity

Online Course Delivery Method: Online Asynchronous
Credits: 4.0
Term: January 2025 - January Term - online (12/27/2024 - 01/18/2025)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:   30  
CRN: 30015
Consideration of the impacts of science and technology on humanity from a philosophical perspective. Topics often include genetic engineering, automated labor, advanced weaponry, artificial intelligence, social media and data extraction, space exploration, alien contact, virtual realities, transhumanism, and the future of humanity as an interplanetary species.
Equivalent(s): PHIL 424H
Attributes: Environment,Tech&Society(Disc)
Instructors: Nicholas Smith
Start Date End Date Days Time Location
12/27/2024 1/18/2025 Hours Arranged ONLINE
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Durham   Liberal Arts :: Philosophy

PHIL 435 (01) - Human Nature and Evolution

Human Nature and Evolution

Online Course Delivery Method: Online Asynchronous
Credits: 4.0
Term: January 2025 - January Term - online (12/27/2024 - 01/18/2025)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:   30  
CRN: 30127
Philosophy of biology and the evolutionary process. Readings of scientists and philosophers' commentary on scientists. Examination of the differences between scientific debate and philosophic debate. Philosophical study of scientific theory stressing humans' place in the natural world and the ethical implication of humans as natural beings in the evolutionary process.
Equivalent(s): PHIL 435H
Attributes: Environment,Tech&Society(Disc)
Instructors: Subrena Smith
Start Date End Date Days Time Location
12/27/2024 1/18/2025 Hours Arranged ONLINE
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