PHIL117
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PHIL 117 - Philosophy of Computing and Artificial Intelligence
Full Course Title
Philosophy of Computing and Artificial Intelligence
Instructor Name(s)
Allen, Roskies
Course Description
Advances in artificial intelligence and the widespread use of computers in society confront us with many interesting philosophical questions. What is computation? Is AI really intelligence? Could computers ever think or feel? Is the Turing test a good test? Are we really computers? Are there decisions computers should never make? Do computers threaten our privacy in special ways? Should AI be regulated, and how? We will survey some of the controversies and puzzles that AI has provoked.
Unit Value
4
Maximum number of times course can be repeated for additional credit
1
Maximum Units
8
Recommended Preparation
Some background in computer science.
Prerequisites
A course from PHIL 100A-F, or two prior courses in philosophy.
Advisory Enrollment Comments
May be repeated for credit up to 8 units with consent of instructor.