851-0101-64L  Philosophy of Algorithms

SemesterAutumn Semester 2019
LecturersN. El Kassar
Periodicitynon-recurring course
Language of instructionGerman
CommentNumber of participants limited to 40.



Courses

NumberTitleHoursLecturers
851-0101-64 SPhilosophie der Algorithmen2 hrs
Tue13:15-15:00IFW A 34 »
N. El Kassar

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AbstractIn this seminar we will discuss philosophical questions surrounding algorithms, in particular the Epistemology of Algorithms – e.g. Do algorithms produce knowledge? Do they provide reasons? – and the Ethics of Algorithms– e.g. Can algorithms be just or unjust? Can machine learning be moral?
Objective- Reflect the relationship between algorithms and human beings by means of philosophical questions and theories
- Reflect scientific and everyday practices via philosophical approaches
- Be able to reconstruct arguments from a scientific or philosophical text
- Be able to criticize and discuss arguments in a sound way
- Write short texts addressing philosophical questions
ContentIn this seminar we will discuss philosophical questions surrounding algorithms, in particular the Epistemology of Algorithms – e.g. Do algorithms produce knowledge? Do they provide reasons? – and the Ethics of Algorithms– e.g. Can algorithms be just or unjust? Can machine learning be moral?

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Performance assessment as a semester course
ECTS credits3 credits
ExaminersN. El Kassar
Typegraded semester performance
Language of examinationGerman
RepetitionRepetition possible without re-enrolling for the course unit.

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Places40 at the most
Waiting listuntil 29.09.2019

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