Foundational Debates in the Philosophy of AI
Classes
FIRST CLASS: Tuesday 29 April 2025, 6pm-7.30pm
Overview
Our Foundational Debates in the Philosophy of AI short course is especially timely with the ever-growing use of this technology. This fascinating new course will help you better understand the importance, opportunities and challenges of artificial intelligence by drawing on insights from:
- the philosophy of mind
- the history of philosophy
- value theory.
You will examine the ethical, social and political implications of this rapidly advancing field, and explore key questions related to the nature of consciousness, intelligence and agency. You are not expected to have technical knowledge of programming, computer science or artificial intelligence to study this course.
Foundational Debates in the Philosophy of AI will be of value and interest to anyone working in industry who has a theoretical interest in artificial intelligence.
This course is non-credit bearing, so carries no credit points.
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Entry requirements
Entry requirements
Most of our short courses have no formal entry requirements and are open to all students.
This short course has no prerequisites.
As part of the enrolment process, you may be required to submit a copy of a suitable form of ID.
International students who wish to come to the UK to study a short course can apply for a Visitor visa. Please note that it is not possible to obtain a Student visa to study a short course.
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How to apply
How to apply
You register directly onto the classes you would like to take. Classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis - so apply early. If you wish to take more than one short course, you can select each one separately and then register onto them together via our online application portal. There is usually no formal selection process, although some modules may have prerequisites and/or other requirements, which will be specified where relevant.