Knowledge in the Digital Age
Philosophy · 3rd Year · Philosophy of Knowledge · 2.º Período

Knowledge in the Digital Age

Students apply epistemological concepts to modern issues like fake news, artificial intelligence, and information overload. They critically evaluate digital sources of information.

NCCA Curriculum SpecificationsNCCA Philosophy LO 2.5: Apply philosophical questioning to contemporary media and information.NCCA Philosophy LO 2.6: Evaluate the impact of technology on human knowledge and understanding.

About This Topic

Students apply epistemological concepts to modern issues like fake news, artificial intelligence, and information overload. They critically evaluate digital sources of information.

Key Questions

  1. How does the internet change how we acquire knowledge?
  2. What makes a digital source of information reliable?
  3. Can artificial intelligence possess true knowledge?

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