Modern Philosophy

Course Information

College	Tsuyama College	Year	2023
Course Title	Modern Philosophy
Course Code	0031	Course Category	General / Elective
Class Format	Lecture	Credits	Academic Credit: 2
Department	Advanced Electronics and Information System Engineering Course	Student Grade	Adv. 2nd
Term	Second Semester	Classes per Week	2
Textbook and/or Teaching Materials	None
Instructor	KAMIYA Ken

Course Objectives

Learning Purpose: The aim of this class is to enable students to recognize their responsibility as engineers etc. towards society through the systematic study of the problems of contemporary philosophy that are deeply intertwined with ethical issues.
Course Objectives:
1. To become capable of understanding what kind of thing human beings have been thought to be through the study of the ideas of philosophers.
2. To become capable of understanding the way of thinking that belongs to contemporary science and the nature of scientific technology, as well as the impact of this technology on society and nature.
3. To become capable of thinking about human nature, culture and morality from a social and global perspective.

Rubric

	Excellent	Good	Acceptable	Not acceptable
Achievement 1	The student understands what kind of thing human beings have been thought to be through the study of the ideas of philosophers and can explain this expansively in detail.	The student understands what kind of thing human beings have been thought to be through the study of the ideas of philosophers and can explain this in detail.	The student understands what kind of thing human beings have been thought to be through the study of the ideas of philosophers and can explain this expansively in a basic manner.	The student has not reached these levels.
Achievement 2	The student understands the way of thinking that belongs to contemporary science and the nature of scientific technology, as well as the impact of this technology on society and nature, and can explain this expansively in detail.	The student understands the way of thinking that belongs to contemporary science and the nature of scientific technology, as well as the impact of this technology on society and nature, and can explain this in detail.	The student understands the way of thinking that belongs to contemporary science and the nature of scientific technology, as well as the impact of this technology on society and nature, and can explain this in a basic manner.	The student has not reached these levels.
Achievement 3	The student is capable of thinking expansively and in detail about human nature, culture and morality from a social and global perspective.	The student is capable of thinking in detail about human nature, culture and morality from a social and global perspective.	The student is capable of thinking in a basic manner about human nature, culture and morality from a social and global perspective.	The student has not reached these levels.

Teaching Method

Outline:

General or Specialized : General
Field of Learning : Humanities
Foundational Academic Disciplines : Philosophy/Ethics
Relationship with Educational Objectives : This class corresponds to the goal of "capable of a broad understanding of engineering ethics" of the advanced engineering course.
Relationship with JABEE programs : The main goal of learning and education in this subject is "(E) Understanding Engineering Ethics".
Course Outline : Education in philosophy and ethics is a necessary culture for contemporary engineers and researchers in the field of engineering. We will inquire into the character of our technological society through the treatment of fundamental philosophical and ethical problems.

Style:

Course Method : Classes will be held in the second semester. Teaching will be conducted mainly through discussion with students. Students will be expected to study outside of the classroom to prepare their coursework.
Grade Evaluation Method: One assignment (100%). The assignment will assign tasks to judge the achievement of the above goals. In principle, there will be no retaking exams. As for the achievement of study outside of class hours, understanding of the content will be evaluated together with the achievements of study during class hours in the same way through assignments.

Notice:

Precautions on Enrollment : This is a class that requires study outside of class hours. A total of 45 hours of study is required per credit, including both class time and study outside class time. Follow the instructions of the instructor regarding study outside of class hours.
Course Advice: Since it will be obligatory to submit an assignment, read newspapers etc. on a daily basis and form your own interests. Organize what you have learned and whatever questions you may have after each class to prepare for the next class.
Foundational Subjects : Ethics (All programs, 1st year), Engineering Ethics (All programs, 5th year)
Related Subjects : Engineering Ethics (Advanced course, 1st year)
Attendance Advice : Attendance will be checked at the beginning of each class. Persons not present at the time will be deemed late regardless of the length of the delay. Students arriving later than 30 minutes after the beginning of the class hour will be deemed absent. However, accumulation of delayed arrivals will not be interpreted as absences. Those who arrive late must signal their arrival at the time of arrival. If this is not done, the student will be considered absent.

Characteristics of Class / Division in Learning

Active Learning

Aided by ICT

Applicable to Remote Class

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Course Plan

			Theme	Goals
2nd Semester
	3rd Quarter
		1st	Introduction	General explanation of the goals
		2nd	The Foundations of Contemporary Philosophy (Study outside class hours: Study of materials based on instructions given in class. The same applies for each of the following weeks.)	Goals 1 & 3
		3rd	The Foundations of Contemporary Philosophy	Goals 1 & 3
		4th	The Foundations of Contemporary Philosophy	Goals 1 & 3
		5th	The Development of Contemporary Philosophy	Goals 1 & 3
		6th	The Development of Contemporary Philosophy	Goals 1 & 3
		7th	The Development of Contemporary Philosophy	Goals 1 & 3
		8th	The Development of Contemporary Philosophy	Goals 1 & 3
	4th Quarter
		9th	Contemporary Philosophy and Technology	Goal 2
		10th	Contemporary Philosophy and Technology	Goal 2
		11th	Contemporary Philosophy and Technology	Goal 2
		12th	Contemporary Philosophy and Society	Goals 2 & 3
		13th	Contemporary Philosophy and Society	Goals 2 & 3
		14th	Contemporary Philosophy and Society	Goals 2 & 3
		15th	Contemporary Philosophy and Society	Goals 2 & 3
		16th	Explanation of Evaluation	Goal 3

Evaluation Method and Weight (%)

	Examination	Presentation	Mutual evaluations between students	Self Assessment	Assignment	Mini Exam	Total
Subtotal	0	0	0	0	100	0	100
Basic Proficiency	0	0	0	0	80	0	80
Specialized Proficiency	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Cross Area Proficiency	0	0	0	0	20	0	20