Philosophy of Information WF-FI-KGN-FI
This lecture offers a comprehensive exploration of the philosophy of information, structured into four distinct parts. First, General Information Theory delves into the fundamental principles that define and structure information. The second section, Epistemological Analyses of Information, examines how information is perceived, understood, and processed, emphasizing the knowledge structures surrounding it. In the third part, Verification of Information, the focus shifts to the methods and criteria used to assess the accuracy and truthfulness of information. Finally, the Cultural Aspect of Information investigates how information is shaped by and shapes societal and cultural contexts, including its role in communication, media, and technological impacts.
(in Polish) E-Learning
(in Polish) Grupa przedmiotów ogólnouczenianych
(in Polish) Opis nakładu pracy studenta w ECTS
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Learning outcomes
ECTS [1 ECTS = 30(25) hrs]:
participation in lecture: 0-30 hrs.
preparation for credit: 30-60 hrs.
preparation for lectures, reading of texts: 0-30 hrs.
Total hours (average): 90 [90/30(25)=3]
Knowledge: the graduate knows and understands
1.Knowledge about the human mind as a cognitive, communicative, and biological system, and as a processor of various types of information.
2.The interconnections and complementarity between the philosophy of information and cognitive science.
3.The concepts and arguments of selected positions within the philosophy of information in relation to cognitive science and the philosophy of cognitive science.
Skills: The graduate will be able to
1. read and interpret advanced philosophical texts and correctly
apply the learned philosophical terminology,
2. formulate complex philosophical problems, put forward theses and articulate
own views on social and cultural issues,
3. carry out research work at a basic level under the guidance of a
supervisor or leader of a research team.
Social competence: the graduate is prepared to
1. take into account ethical issues related to the responsibility for
accuracy of the knowledge provided, with scientific honesty and integrity
and honesty in a situation of philosophical dispute.
Assessment criteria
The course concludes with an oral examination. The material in the lectures is the subject of the exam.
Bibliography
Mandatory literature:
1. M. Hetmański, Epistemologia informacji, Copernicus Center 2013
2. P. Allo, B. Baumgaertner, i inni, The Philosophy of Information
An Introduction, on-line: https://socphilinfo.github.io/resources/i2pi_2013.pdf
Additional literature:
1. J. Buczkowska, A. Latawiec, i inni, Mieczysław Lubański, Wydawnictwo naukowe Akademii Ignatianum w Krakowie, Wydawnictwo Naukowe UKSW, 2022, on-line: https://wydawnictwo.ignatianum.edu.pl/sites/wydawnictwo/files/publikacje_pdf/lubanski_fragment_0.pdf
2. M. Mazur, Jakościowa teoria informacji, Wydawnictwo Naukowo-Techniczne Warszawa, on-line:http://autonom.edu.pl/publikacje/mazur_marian/jakosciowa_teoria_informacji-tiff.pdf
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