COG 312 - Philosophy of Computation

This course explores philosophical problems that arise about computation and about computer science: What is a computer? Do abstract things, such as algorithms, have
causal effects in the world? Can a computer understand semantics? Is it plausible that reality is a computer simulation? What kind of science is computer science?

Prerequisite: CSC 221 or COG 166 or PHL 111; or instructor permission.
Equivalent Course: PHL 312
When Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3