The Examined Life in the Information Age

Undergraduate

This course offers an exploration of major philosophical themes in the context of the emerging technological and information revolution. We will explore subjects that include 1) challenges to autonomy in an age of mass culture, 2) the effects of integrated media, 3) the philosophical shift from citizen to consumer, and 4) the moral implications of the uses and abuses of technology. Students may register for no more than 6h at the 1000-level.