In this unit we will explore the informational-turn in philosophy. We will investigate the nature of information itself, as well as information-based approaches to central philosophical issues across epistemology, metaphysics, logic, and semantics. We will also examine the role played by information in the sciences, as well as the socio-ethical impact of information-based technologies including web-based communication platforms, the impact of remote/autonomous systems such as drones and facial recognition on freedom and agency, data-as-labour vs data-as-capital, and the weaponisation of information itself.
Unit details and rules
Academic unit | Philosophy |
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Credit points | 6 |
Prerequisites
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12 credit points at 2000 level in the Philosophy major |
Corequisites
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None |
Prohibitions
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None |
Assumed knowledge
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None |
Available to study abroad and exchange students | Yes |
Teaching staff
Coordinator | Sequoiah-Grayson Sequoiah-Grayson, sebastian.sequoiah.grayson@sydney.edu.au |
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Lecturer(s) | Sequoiah-Grayson Sequoiah-Grayson, sebastian.sequoiah.grayson@sydney.edu.au |