HIVA02017U Computers, Artificial Intelligence, and Philosophy of Mind, Cph, Elective modul
Volume 2014/2015
Education
Information Science and
Cultural Dissemination
Content
This course is an introduction to philosophical issues concerning
computers and computing. If focusses especially on the work of Alan
Turing and his revolutionary ideas and legacy. As a graduate
student, Turing invented the fundamental logical principles of the
modern computer. While breaking Enigma during World War II, he
experimented with what is now called heuristic search and designed
the electro-mechanical "bombe"--an early computer and the
first step on the road to modern Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Topics include: the Turing Test for computer thought, the
"Chinese Room" argument against the possibility of strong
AI, connectionist AI, consciousness, the Church-Turing thesis,
computational and hypercomputational models of mind, and free will.
An introductory section outlines the history of the computer and
describes how the laptops and mainframes of today
originated.
Learning Outcome
The objective of the module is to provide the student with
knowledge and understanding of:
- A specific subject within library and information science.
- Relevant theories and methods related to the module's theme.
skills in:
- Identifying and outlining academic issues within library and information science and make these the object of independent analysis.
- Reflecting critically on theoretical and methodological choices in relation to an academic issue.
- Expanding on and putting a chosen subject field within library and information science into perspective.
competences in:
- Applying relevant theories and methods to a subject within library and information science.
- Communicating a scientifically studied issue.
Literature
Examples of literature that will be used in the course:
Copeland, Jack (1993). Artificial Intelligence: A
philosophical introduction. Blackwell. Paperback.
Copeland, Jack (2004). The Essential Turing. Oxford University
Press. Paperback.
Floridi, Luciano (2003). Guide to the Philosophy of Computing
and Information. Blackwell. Paperback.
Oxford Handbook of Philosophy of Cognitive Science. (2012). E.
Margolis, R. Samuels and Stich S.P. (eds). Oxford University
Press.
Teaching and learning methods
Teaching: Lectures and
discussions
Workload
- Category
- Hours
- Class Instruction
- 22,5
- Exam
- 72
- Preparation
- 110,9
- Total
- 205,4
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Exam
- Credit
- 7,5 ECTS
- Type of assessment
- Written assignmentWritten paper with subject chosen by the student
Exam language: English - Marking scale
- 7-point grading scale
- Censorship form
- No external censorship
- Exam period
- Winter 2014/2015
- Re-exam
- Examination form as an ordinary exam, February 2015
Course information
- Language
- English
- Course code
- HIVA02017U
- Credit
- 7,5 ECTS
- Level
- Full Degree MasterFull Degree Master choice
- Duration
- 1 semester
- Placement
- Autumn And Block 4
- Schedule
- View Schedule - The course starts week 45
- Course capacity
- 25 participant
- Continuing and further education
- Study board
- Royal School of Library and Information Science
Contracting department
- Royal School of Library and Information Science
Course responsibles
- Jette Seiden Hyldegård (12-763a7485787071736d6d7e704c7481793a77813a7077)
Lecturers
Visiting professor Jack Copeland
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