The Future of Humanity I

3 credits

Explores what we owe to future generations: people who don't yet exist. Questions to be examined include: Do future generations matter less than people who already exist? Is it wrong to bring children into this world? Is artificial intelligence an even greater threat to future generations than climate change? Would it really be so bad if humankind soon went extinct? ***Prerequisite: One 200-level PHIL course, or permission of the Department Head.*** *Note: Students may receive credit for one of PHIL 370AN or PHIL 470AN.*