Philosophy of Information WF-FI-KGN-FI
The philosophy of information is one of the most important contemporary areas of philosophical reflection. It deals with the study of the nature of information, its role in cognition and communication, and its impact on culture and the development of civilisation. During the lecture, we will look at information as a phenomenon of both a theoretical and practical nature. The starting point will be the general theory of information, which defines its basic principles and structure. Next, we will consider epistemological issues related to the ways of understanding, processing and organising information within the framework of knowledge. The next part of the lecture will be devoted to the issue of verification, i.e. the methods and criteria for assessing the truthfulness and reliability of information. Finally, the cultural dimension of information will be discussed – its dependence on social context, its role in communication and the media, and its significance in technological processes. The aim of the lecture is to show the multifaceted nature of information and to present the main issues and disputes accompanying its philosophical analysis.
(in Polish) E-Learning
(in Polish) Grupa przedmiotów ogólnouczenianych
(in Polish) Opis nakładu pracy studenta w ECTS
Term 2024/25_L: 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] | Term 2025/26_Z: ECTS [1 ECTS = 30(25) hours]:
Contact with the lecturer - direct - 2 ECTS
*participation in lectures: 30 hours
*participation in consultations: 15 hours
*participation in assessments outside of classes: 2 hours
Indirect contact with the lecturer - 1 ECTS
*preparation for assessment: 20 hours
*preparation for lectures, reading texts: 10 hours
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Subject level
Learning outcome code/codes
Type of subject
Preliminary Requirements
Course coordinators
Learning outcomes
Graduate...(knows and understands/is able to/is prepared to)
KOG1_W07 : recognises, analyses and interprets information as a cognitive, communicative and cultural phenomenon at an advanced level, organises it within general theories, assesses its truthfulness and reliability, and explains its role in shaping cognitive, social and technological processes.
KOG1_W12 : recognises, analyses and interprets concepts and arguments of selected positions in cognitive science and the philosophy of cognitive science at an advanced level, relating them to the issues of the philosophy of information, explains their significance for understanding the mind as an information processing system, and assesses their role in discussions on cognition, communication and culture.
Method of assessment:
- Class discussion; oral examination
Assessment criteria
Attendance at classes (maximum of 2 absences) is a prerequisite for taking the exam.
Students who are active in class will receive “+” marks — for five “+” marks a student receives an additional 0.5 points added to the final grade.
Oral examination:
Three questions will be asked during the oral examination. To pass the course, a minimum of 1 point must be obtained.
Oral examination – grading scale and requirements
1 point – 3.0 (satisfactory)
The student knows the basic concepts and theories discussed in the course and can refer to selected issues, but is unable to relate them to cognitive sciences or to the thinkers who have dealt with them.
1.5 points – 3.5 (satisfactory plus)
The student correctly identifies and discusses some problems of the philosophy of information in connection with selected examples, although their interpretations are partial.
2 points – 4.0 (good)
The student can identify and explain the connections between problems in the philosophy of information and cognitive science, correctly interprets the issues discussed, and relates them to their own examples.
2.5 points – 4.5 (good plus)
The student is well-oriented in the issues of the philosophy of information, aptly situates problems in technological and socio-cultural contexts, and is able to formulate coherent and well-supported positions.
3 points – 5.0 (very good)
The student has a very good command of the issues in the philosophy of information, skillfully combines philosophical analysis with technological, socio-cultural, and cognitive science contexts, critically discusses the problems, and precisely justifies their own position.
Bibliography
Mandatory literature:
1. M. Lubański, Filozoficzne zagadnienia teorii informacji, Akademia Teologii Katolickiej 1975
2. M. Hetmański, Epistemologia informacji, Copernicus Center 2013
3. 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. M. Mazur, Jakościowa teoria informacji, Wydawnictwo Naukowo-Techniczne Warszawa, on-line:http://autonom.edu.pl/publikacje/mazur_marian/jakosciowa_teoria_informacji-tiff.pdf
Additional information
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