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Techniques and Praxis
Technik und Praxis
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:19:11
Abstract
Technologies are considered as means to given ends. A praxis is considered to be a form of selfsuffciient activity. This distinction, which seems so evident is quite problematic when investigated more closely. The lecture will give an overview of the history of this classification and thus give an introduction into the contemporary philosophy of technology.
Objective
The aim of the lecture is to make clear the difference between activities that are pursued because of some external goal and those that are self-sufficient.
Content
This is done by analysing several historical examples of theories of technology and praxis from ancient times until the present.
Resources
Lecture Notes
A script can be found in the internet underwww.phil.ethz.ch/education/SkriptTechnikphilosophie.pdf.At the end of the script is a list of relevant texts.
Literature
Literaturhinweise werden im Laufe der Veranstaltung gegeben
General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- DS
- Frequency
- Every two years
Examination
- Type
- graded semester performance
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture |
Technik und Praxis
Does not take place this semester.
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No time listed | 2 h weekly |
Offered In
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Humanities, Social and Political Sciences (In order to be awarded credits, please register under "Pflichtwahlfach GESS"!. The language courses are offered by the ETH and University of Zurich Language Center.)
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Compulsory Electives GESS (Categorically all students at ETH Zurich are required to obtain 8 credit points (ECTS) within the frame of this elective course program throughout their studies; 6 credit points during the bachelor and 2 for the master. Some of the lectures are part of other departments’ curricula. Further information can be found in the course catalog or at the particular student offices.)
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