Course Description

This course offers a philosophical inquiry into the evolving relationship between technology, humanity, and the natural world. Through critical readings and discussions, students will explore the religious dimensions of technological aspirations, the tension between artificiality and naturalness, the ethical risks of technological hubris, and the transformative promises and perils of transhumanism. By engaging with diverse philosophical perspectives, students will develop a critical framework to reflect on the future of human nature and society in an increasingly technologized world.

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Experience a completely unique learning journey! Students will:

• Learn to critically analyze philosophical interpretations of technology as a religious, natural, or artificial phenomenon.

• Learn to distinguish different philosophical perspectives on the relationship between artificiality and naturalness.

• Examine the concept of hubris, identifying both its creative and destructive potentials in the history of technological development.

• Learn to evaluate the ethical and philosophical implications of transhumanist proposals for human enhancement.

• Formulate and defend a philosophical argument regarding the future role of technology in shaping human identity.

• Engage in reflective discussions that connect historical views of technology with contemporary debates on transhumanism.

Instructor: ​Jesús Vila