Norman Sieroka: Katalogdaten im Herbstsemester 2017

NameHerr PD Dr. Norman Sieroka
LehrgebietPhilosophie
Adresse
Professur für Philosophie
ETH Zürich, CLW C 1
Clausiusstrasse 49
8092 Zürich
SWITZERLAND
E-Mailsieroka@phil.gess.ethz.ch
URLhttp://www.uni-bremen.de/theophil/sieroka
DepartementGeistes-, Sozial- und Staatswissenschaften
BeziehungPrivatdozent

NummerTitelECTSUmfangDozierende
851-0144-20LPhilosophical Aspects of Quantum Physics
Particularly suitable for students of D-CHAB, D-PHYS
3 KP2SN. Sieroka, R. Renner
KurzbeschreibungThis course provides an introduction to philosophical issues about quantum physics. In particular, we will examine key concepts (such as locality and time) and different interpretations of quantum mechanics (such as the many-worlds interpretation).
LernzielBy the end of the course students are able to describe and compare different interpretations of quantum mechanics. They are able to identify and examine issues about these different interpretations as well as more general issues concerning key concepts of quantum physics and concerning the transition between quantum and classical descriptions in physics. Students are in a position to critically discuss and evaluate the repercussions of these issues in broader scientific contexts.
The course is part of ETH's "Critical Thinking"-Initiative and facilitates students' abilities to express their thoughts clearly and effectively (both verbally and in writing).
851-0144-23LPhilosophical Reflections on Digital Methods in Architecture
Particularly suitable for students of D-ARCH
3 KP2GN. Sieroka, H. Mayer
KurzbeschreibungThis course provides an introduction to philosophical issues surrounding digital methods and processes in architecture. In particular, key concepts such as process, continuity versus discreteness, and simulation will be discussed from both a philosophical and an architectural perspective in order to establish an awareness of changing world views and of architecture as its expression.
LernzielBy the end of the course students are able to precisely describe and compare different interpretations of the given key concepts. They are able to link architectural concepts to philosophical interpretations and show an understanding also of their historical development and mutual influence. In many cases, the origin of these concepts can be traced back to Ancient Greece and shows both important continuities and important discontinuities with contemporary thinking. Students are in a position to critically discuss and evaluate the repercussions of these issues in broader scientific and cultural contexts.
The course is part of ETH's "Critical Thinking"-Initiative and facilitates students' abilities to express their thoughts clearly and effectively (both verbally and in writing).
This course is particularly suitable for students from D-ARCH.