PHIL 142 - Ethics of Technology

    Recent Professors
    S. Dedman
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2026
    Class Size
    50 students
    Credits
    3
    Spring 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This applied ethics course considers the impacts of rapidly evolving technologies from a variety of moral frameworks. Students in this course will critically reflect upon emergent technologies, such as artificial intelligence, surveillance systems, robotics, and digital platforms, with the aid of applicable ethical systems. The significant effects of technology are experienced in our homes, communities, and even globally. In this course, we will explore instances of technology in our lives, such as in education or housing, with the goal of developing ethical strategies for technological development and applications. We will also explore the moral arguments underscoring our cybersecurity efforts. (CSU/UC)