・ Learn the thoughts of philosophers on basic issues of philosophy and ethics.
・ Learn the basic issues of engineering ethics and the specific situations.
・ Acquire thinking skills, such as "to state the reasons," "to define," and "to clarify the premises," and develop an ability to think philosophically about familiar issues in daily lives and society.
Outline:
The aim of this course is to acquire the ability to think and discuss multilaterally and critically about familiar issues in daily lives and society, while learning the thoughts of philosophers and ethicists, thinking skills. In addition, as a practical application, students will analyze ethical issues that engineers will face in modern society, referring to the actual cases and laws.
Style:
The course is centered on lectures using handouts.
If necessary, ask students questions related to the topics of each class and let them express their opinions.
Students will be submit assignments and questionnaires each time to measure their understanding. For their questions and insufficient understanding, feedback will be provided the next week or after.
Notice:
This course's content will amount to 90 hours of study in total. These hours include the learning time guaranteed in classes and the standard self-study time required for pre-study / review and completing assignment reports.
Students who miss 1/3 or more of classes will not be eligible for a passing grade.
Liaison Faculty: Hironori Arakawa
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Theme |
Goals |
| 1st Semester |
| 1st Quarter |
| 1st |
What is philosophy?
Overview of the curriculum plan |
Learn the basic concepts of philosophy, and understand the significance of studying them.
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| 2nd |
History of japanese philosophy 1-1
Studies as Science |
Understand the thought of Fukuzawa Yukichi, who laid the foundation for modern Japanese academia, and reflect on studies as "science" in the modern era.
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| 3rd |
History of japanese philosophy 1-2
The relationship between science and philosophy |
Understand the thought of Nishi Amane, who first presented the concept of "science" in Japan, and think about the significance of philosophy in academia.
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| 4th |
History of japanese philosophy 1-3
Science and education |
Understand the ideology of the "Gakusei: edicational system" that formed the basis of education in modern Japan, and consider the role that "philosophy" played in this system.
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| 5th |
History of japanese philosophy 2-1
The theory of evolution and morality |
Understand the concept of the theory of evolution, which has had a major impact on the scientific and philosophical studies in Japan, and examine the speculations about morality that emerge from it.
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| 6th |
History of japanese philosophy 2-2
Biological and social evolution |
Understand the change in scientific studies in Japan since the introduction of the theory of evolution, and grasp the impact it brought.
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| 7th |
History of japanese philosophy 2-3
Problems with the theory of evolution |
Understand the problems with the idea of evolution and discuss its benefits and drawbacks.
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| 8th |
Report writing
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Review the development of scientific speculation and "philosophy" in Japan from a broader perspective
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| 2nd Quarter |
| 9th |
History of japanese philosophy 3-1
Two perspectives on science |
Understand the new concept of "science" that appeared in the late Meiji period, and consider how it differs from the previous one.
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| 10th |
History of japanese philosophy 3-2
New science and morality |
Understand the thought about morality proposed in the viewpoint of "science" after the late Meiji era, and evaluate its characteristics.
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| 11th |
History of japanese philosophy 3-3
The relationship between the two views on science and philosophy |
Understand the link between the concept of "science" and philosophical studies in the late Meiji period, and reconsider the significance of philosophy.
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| 12th |
History of japanese philosophy 4-1
Philosophical and scientifical thinking |
Understand the thought of Kitaro Nishida, who established the basis of philosophical studies after the Taisho era, and grasp the difference between "philosophy" and "science" indicated therein.
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| 13th |
History of japanese philosophy 4-2
Scientific technology and moral |
Understand the thought on the relationship between technology and morality presented in the study of philosophy and ethics in the Taisho era, and contemplate its significance for the present day.
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| 14th |
Engineering ethics 1
What is engineering ethics? |
Understand the issues of " engineering ethics" in modern society, and consider their importance in the context of specific cases.
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| 15th |
Engineering ethics 2
Problems of living as an engineer |
Understand the issues of living as an engineer in the present age, and consider how to deal with them.
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| 16th |
Report writing
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Examine the relationship between philosophical-ethical thoughts and modern society from each viewpoint and offer their opinions.
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