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Mind And Machine –
phl443
(3 credits)
This is an introductory course in the philosophical considerations of human versus machine intelligence. This course examines the similarities and differences between human and artificial (computer or machine) intelligence from a philosophical point of view. The material focuses on questions of the mind, on what it means to be human, on what it means to be intelligent, and on the social and ethical implications of future developments in artificial intelligence.
This undergraduate-level course is 5
weeks.
To enroll, speak with an Enrollment Advisor.
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The Nature of Humanity
- Define the philosophical terms metaphysics, ontology, epistemology, and axiology.
- Explain the importance of metaphor in formulating concepts and perceptions.
- Analyze philosophical difficulties in addressing what it means to be human.
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Issues of the Mind–Body Question
- Debate the key philosophical issues surrounding the mind–body question.
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Machine (Artificial) Intelligence Versus Human Intelligence
- Differentiate between human and machine (artificial) intelligence.
- Explain how the functioning of the right and left hemispheres of the brain relates to machine (artificial) intelligence.
- Describe the criteria for identifying a “thinking” machine.
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Mind and Consciousness
- Distinguish between syntactic and semantic processes as they refer to purpose.
- Differentiate between knowledge, consciousness, and thinking in relation to machine and human intelligence.
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The Future of Artificial Intelligence
- Forecast the future of artificial intelligence and its implications for human development.
- Debate the ethics of creating thinking machines.
- The University of Phoenix reserves the right to modify courses.
- While widely available, not all programs are available in all locations or in both online and on-campus formats. Please check with a University Enrollment Advisor.
- Transferability of credit is at the discretion of the receiving institution. It is the student’s responsibility to confirm whether or not credits earned at University of Phoenix will be accepted by another institution of the student’s choice.
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