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This course tells you (nearly) everything you ever wanted to know about Alan Turing, the birth of the computer, and the Philosophy of Artificial Intelligence. It is a problem-based course, equally suitable for Arts, Science, Engineering, and Law students.
Not only is philosophy one of the most interesting and challenging subjects, it teaches skills that employers want: thinking outside the box, logic, ethics, and excellent writing and communication skills. At UC you can do either a BA or a BSc in Philosophy, or combine a Philosophy major with the LLB, BCom, or another degree.BA or BSc students who major in philosophy must normally take at least two 100-level PHIL courses, plus at least three 200-level PHIL courses (including PHIL233), plus at least 60-points from 300-level PHIL courses (including at least one course from this list: PHIL305; PHIL310; PHIL311; and PHIL317). For more information see the BA regulations and/or the BSc regulations.
In this course you will:Learn in detail about Turing’s contributions to philosophy and computer science Acquire a detailed knowledge of selected core topics in the philosophy of computingEnhance your ability to think independently, systematically, and creativelyImprove your verbal skills and analytic reasoning skills
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attributes specified below:
Critically competent in a core academic discipline of their award
Students know and can critically evaluate and, where applicable, apply this knowledge to topics/issues within their majoring subject.
Employable, innovative and enterprising
Students will develop key skills and attributes sought by employers that can be used in a range of applications.
15 points in Philosophy, Computer Science, Mathematics, Linguistics, orPsychology; or 30 points in appropriate subjects with approval from the Head of Philosophy.
Diane Proudfoot
Jack Copeland
Contact Diane or Jack for further information.
Jack Copeland et al., The Turing Guide (Oxford University Press, 2017).
Library portal Philosophy Essay Writing Guide (available to all enrolled Philosophy students) (*Image: Courtesy of J.P. Bowen.)
Domestic fee $746.00
International fee $3,038.00
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
For further information see Humanities .