PHIL 5440 Philosophical Implications of Artificial Intelligence
This course will examine the philosophical presuppositions of artificial intelligence and new technologies. The philosophical framework in which we will move is the Aristotelian-Thomistic conceptual context in order to further understand and make explicit the ramifications of topics such as machine learning, big data and interacting with artificial intelligence in society today. Satisfies the following distribution requirement (s) for Philosophy: Knowledge & Reality.
Course overview
- Department
- Philosophy
- School
- MCAS
- Credits
- 3
- Level
- Both
Catalog details
- Prerequisites
- Philosophy Core
Requirements fulfilled
- Philosophy: Free Philosophy electives (five courses, 15 credits); up to two approved cognate courses in other departments may also count (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
- Philosophy: Knowledge and Reality distribution (one course) (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 3.83 / 5 · Very Good
- Instructor rating
- 4.00 / 5 · Very Good
- Terms evaluated
- 1
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Weekly effort | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | Philip Larrey | 3.8 | 4.0 | 3.6 | 3.8 | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4–6 hrs/week | 18 of 24 |