We will survey the ethical problems that exist in a highly technological society. This includes specific moral dilemmas that arise and a broader critique of technological society. We will find written sources that deal with these problems and present them to each other, discussing them carefully with the help of the theoretical background provided through ethical theory and other philosophical approaches. We hope to develop a better awareness of the many different points of view regarding technology that exist in today's society. Individuals will learn to form clear opinions on these issues, to express them clearly and defend them orally and in writing.
Attendance is required at all class sessions.
If it is necessary to leave early, please let me know before class. The result is that poor attendance will reduce otherwise good work by about a letter grade. If it is necessary to miss class, let me know what is happening. Then we will have about 4 weeks of ethical theory, and then the remainder of the course will be for researching various topics and presenting material to each other in class. Please keep a record of your scores, and keep all graded work until your grade has been reported.