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
The final grade consists of:
Class attendance – maximum 2 points (2 absences allowed).
Oral examination – maximum 8 points.
Total points available: 10 points.
To pass the course, a minimum of 5 points must be obtained (including at least 3 points from the oral examination).
Oral examination – scoring scale and requirements
3 points – 3.0 (satisfactory)
The student knows the basic concepts and theories discussed in the course and is able to refer to selected issues, but is unable to relate them to the sciences of cognition or to the thinkers who dealt with them.
4 points – 3.5 (sufficient plus)
The student correctly recognises and discusses some of the problems of the philosophy of information in relation to selected examples, although their interpretations are partial.
5 points – 4.0 (good)
The student is able to identify and explain the connections between the problems of the philosophy of information and cognitive science, correctly interprets the issues discussed and relates them to their own examples.
6 points – 4.5 (good plus)
The student is well versed in the issues of the philosophy of information, accurately places the issues in a technological and socio-cultural context, and is able to formulate coherent, reasoned positions.
7–8 points – 5.0 (very good)
The student is very well versed in the issues of the philosophy of information, skilfully combines philosophical analysis with the technological and socio-cultural context and issues in the field of cognitive science, critically discusses issues and precisely justifies their own position.
Point scale – final grade (attendance + oral exam)
5 points – 3.0 (satisfactory)
6 points – 3.5 (satisfactory plus)
7 points – 4.0 (good)
8 points – 4.5 (good plus)
9–10 points – 5.0 (very good)
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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