PHIL 125 - Philosophy and Fantasy

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Knox College

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Description:

This course approaches philosophical issues through science fiction. Among the issues discussed are: 1) Is scientific progress human progress 2) Can machines think 3) Are thinking machines persons 4) Can human society be perfected 5) Does history have an overriding goal for human development 6) Is human perception relative to human biology social community 7) Are social power, scientific practice, exploitation, and the concept of the 'the natural' linked In other words, is nature a social construct HUM; W. Young

Credits:

7.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.knox.edu

Phone Number:

(309) 341-7000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Trimester

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