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851-0125-04L
3
Credits
DS
D-GESS
Man and maschine. Fundamental texts in the philosophy ot technology
Mensch und Maschine. Grundlegende Texte der Technikphilosophie
Lecturers & Examiners:
Prof. Dr. Michael Hampe
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:14:17
Abstract
Introduction into the philosophy of technology
Objective
The aim of the seminar is to introduce the students into the fundamental texts of philosophy of technology.
Content
It will be mainly anthropological theories that stand in the foreground, which distinguish between man and machine. We will read texts by Plessner, Gehlen and Heidegger.
Resources
Literature
The texts we will study can be pirchased as a reader.
General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- DS
- Frequency
- Every two years
Examination
- Type
- graded semester performance
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| seminar | Mensch und Maschine. Grundlegende Texte der Technikphilosophie |
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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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