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    • Philosophy of Computing and Artificial Intelligence . PHIL 117

    Advances in artificial intelligence and the widespread use of computers in society confront us with many interesting philosophical questions. What is computation? Is AI really intelligence? Could computers ever think or feel?Is the Turing test a good test? Are we really computers? Are there decisions computers should never make? Do computers threaten our privacy inspecial ways? Should AI be regulated, and how? We will survey some of the controversies and puzzles that AI has provoked.

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    Prerequisites: A course from PHIL 100A-F, or two prior courses in philosophy.

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    Instructors
    Colin Allen
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    09:30 AM - 10:45 AM
    35 / 35 Full
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    PHIL 117 Allen C Fall 2024 Total: 33
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    PHIL117 . 11 Months Ago

    There are some professors who you know knows their stuff just by listening to them speak. He is one of them. And it didn't even take 10% of his ability teaching this class. Lots of readings on relevant topics in AI basics and Phil of AI; never had more enjoyable lectures than his. Choice of final paper (topic of your relevant interest) or exam.

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    PHIL183 . 5 Months Ago

    Excellent professor!

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    PHIL183 . 1 Year, 8 Months Ago

    Course grade was based on one of three grading options: 2 midterms at 50%, two midterms at 25% & final at 50%, or final at 100%. Professor Allen is very passionate, this course was just difficult to succeed in due to the complex nature of the subject and the difficult exams (avg on midterm 1 was 64% w/ no curve, no partial credit). Read.

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