Philosophy 26 - Philosophy and Computers

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Dartmouth College

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09S, 10S: 11 The accomplishments of artificial intelligence research and the widespread use of computers in our society confront us with many interesting philosophical questions. What are the limits of artificial 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 This course will consider such issues in order to explore the philosophical implications of computing. Open to all classes. Dist: TAS. Moor.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.dartmouth.edu

Phone Number:

(603) 646-1110

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Quarter

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