Doing Conceptual Analysis II

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Building upon Doing Conceptual Analysis (ACU1508), in this course students will be introduced to different methodologies for the study of concepts and conceptual change. The course will explore three approaches to the study of concepts: conceptual history, the descriptive analysis of contemporary usages, and a critical-normative study of how a concept should be used. At the beginning of the course, each student selects a specific case study, which they analyze using all three approaches throughout the term. This individualized approach fosters diverse intellectual discussions during tutorials. Additionally, all students collectively explore the concept of "technology" through various authors' conceptual analyses, providing a shared learning experience alongside their individual investigations.