The Certificate is an initiative of the Philosophy and Ethics of Technology section of Eindhoven University of Technology. The section has received excellent marks for its research and for its teaching. To find out more about the section, the curriculum and the organization of the Certificate, please check this website. For any remaining questions, please email the Certificate Programme Director, Dr. Elizabeth O'Neill.
The Certificate is intended for students who are interested in the big picture. 'Why' is a word that frequently pops up in philosophy, and for good reasons. Why, for example, would you want to take the Certificate when your curriculum is already a busy one? And why would you turn to philosophy when you are studying to become an engineer? The quick answer is: to make you a better engineer.
Workload
The workload of the certificate program consists of 15 ECTS, or more if a student desires. The courses are Master's level courses, of which 10 ECTS (see component 1) and an additional course of 5 ECTS (see component 2). Students have to complete a minimum of 10 ECTS on top of the regular MSc program.
Courses Certificate program Philosophy
Component 1 (10 ECTS):
| Course Code | Course Name |
| 0FC05 | Ethics of Technology |
| 0FC06 | Philosophy of Science and Technology |
Component 2 (5 ECTS):
Choose at least one of the following six courses:
| Course Code | Course Name |
| 0LM120 | Perspectives on medical technology |
| 0LM130 | Ethics and the risk society |
| 0LM140 | Let's make humans better: enhancement, technology & transhumanism |
| 0LM150 | Entrepreneurship and corporate social responsibility |
| 0LM190 | Philosophy and ethics of AI |
| 7QX6M0 | Architecture and philosophy |
More information about the courses can be found on the Osiris Course catalogue (e.g. content and quartiles)
Add other courses to your certificate
If you are interested in including courses that are not listed above (e.g. courses from other universities) in your certificate studies, please contact the Certificate Programme Director: Dr. Elizabeth O'Neill. Have you found incorrect or outdated information? If so, please send an email to Dr. Elizabeth O'Neill.
Registered students will be informed about any changes to certificate courses and about course related activities.
When finishing your bachelor, the certificate can be requested by sending an email to Dr. Elizabeth O'Neill. Please send an filled out application form (see 'directly to' below) with proof of the certificate enrollment, proof of having requested your master diploma, and a study progress document.
After the graduation you can pick up the certificate at the secretariat Philosophy and Ethics of Technology.
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More information
Want to know more? Contact dr. Elizabeth O'Neill via the contact form below.