Norman Sieroka: Catalogue data in Autumn Semester 2018 |
| Name | PD Dr. Norman Sieroka |
| Field | Philosphy |
| Address | Professur für Philosophie ETH Zürich, LEH E 8 Leonhardshalde 21 8001 Zürich SWITZERLAND |
| sieroka@phil.gess.ethz.ch | |
| URL | http://www.uni-bremen.de/theophil/sieroka |
| Department | Humanities, Social and Political Sciences |
| Relationship | Privatdozent |
| Number | Title | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 851-0144-20L | Philosophical Aspects of Quantum Physics Particularly suitable for students of D-CHAB, D-PHYS | 3 credits | 2S | N. Sieroka, R. Renner | |
| Abstract | This 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). | ||||
| Learning objective | By 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). | ||||
| 851-0144-23L | Philosophical Reflections on Digital Architecture Particularly suitable for students of D-ARCH | 3 credits | 2G | N. Sieroka, H. Mayer | |
| Abstract | This course provides an introduction to philosophical issues surrounding digital methods and processes in architecture. Key concepts such as process, continuity versus discreteness, nature, and simulation will be discussed from both a philosophical and an architectural perspective in order to establish an awareness of changing understandings of the world and of architecture as their expression. | ||||
| Learning objective | By the end of the course students are able to 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. 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. | ||||
| 851-0144-24L | Images of the Mind Particularly suitable for students of D-BIOL, D-INFK, D-MATH, D-PHYS | 3 credits | 2G | N. Sieroka | |
| Abstract | Students will be made acquainted with different understandings of the mind. Various members of ETH's Turing Centre (with different disciplinary backgrounds ranging from computer science to philosophy) will present what they take to be crucial concepts, methods, challenges, and limits in our investigations of the mental. | ||||
| Learning objective | By the end of the course students are able to describe and compare different understandings of the mind. They are able to identify and examine the different concepts and methods which are characteristic of each of these understandings. Students are in a position to critically discuss and evaluate the crucial challenges and limitations of each approach in a broader scientific context. The course is part of ETH's "Critical Thinking"-Initiative. | ||||
| 862-0050-00L | History and Philosophy of Knowledge: Goals, Methods and Work Technics  Only for History and Philosophy of Knowledge MSc. This lecture is important as an Introduction to the Master Programme | 2 credits | 2G | N. El Kassar, T. Asmussen, A. Greiner, N. Guettler, C. Jany, N. Schwery, N. Sieroka, R. Wagner | |
| Abstract | The lecture series are held by all scientific disciplines involved in the HPK-Master programme and are meant to acquaint the students with the different ambitions, methods and techniques of each discipline. Furthermore, the lectures should serve as a "helpdesk" and "workshop" for all theses written within the M.A. programme. | ||||
| Learning objective | The interdisciplinary lecture series are exclusively addressed to the students of the HPK-M.A. programme. They provide an insight into all the disciplines which participate in the M.A. programme and their specific demands, approaches, problems and techniques. Subsequent to the lectures, there will be an opportunity to discuss difficulties occurring within the procedures of thesis-writing. The series should provide and secure a substantial, methodological and formal orientation within the disciplines taught in the M.A.-program. | ||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | Dates: Thursday, 10-12 | ||||