• News Archive
  • Simaster
  • Webmail
  • Directory
  • Crisis Center
  •  English
    • Indonesia
Universitas Gadjah Mada Universitas Gadjah Mada Universitas Gadjah Mada Universitas Gadjah Mada
  • Education
    • Doctoral dissertation
    • Inauguration of Professor
    • Graduation
  • Achievement
  • Research and Innovation
    • Research
    • Innovation
  • Campus Info
    • Cooperation
    • Seminar and Workshop
    • Student Community Service Program
    • Other
  • News Report
  • Home
  • News Report
  • Franz Magnis Suseno Gives Public Lecture at UGM

Franz Magnis Suseno Gives Public Lecture at UGM

  • 16 August 2017, 15:30 WIB
  • By: Marwati
  • 2233
Kuliah Umum Filsafat Ilmu dan Etika Teknologi Bersama Franz Magnis Suseno
Kuliah Umum Filsafat Ilmu dan Etika Teknologi Bersama Franz Magnis Suseno
Kuliah Umum Filsafat Ilmu dan Etika Teknologi Bersama Franz Magnis Suseno
Kuliah Umum Filsafat Ilmu dan Etika Teknologi Bersama Franz Magnis Suseno
Kuliah Umum Filsafat Ilmu dan Etika Teknologi Bersama Franz Magnis Suseno
Kuliah Umum Filsafat Ilmu dan Etika Teknologi Bersama Franz Magnis Suseno

Faculty of Engineering UGM organises public lecture on Scientific Philosophy and Ethics of Technology, presenting resource person Prof. Dr. Franz Magnis Suseno, SJ. UGM graduate students and lecturers attended the lecture on Tuesday (15/8) at Electrical Engineering and Information Technology Department UGM.

Magnis described the philosophy of science, the rationalé behind modern technology and responsibility ethics as the essence of technology ethics.

Magnis explained that philosophy of science is part of epistemology, adding that the scientific philosophy has just started and progressed rapidly, corresponding with modernity. There are two stages of epistemology, however, that affect human beings until today, which are the Enlightment and analytical philosophy of the 20th century.

According to Magnis, there are three influential figures in the Enlightment period, namely Francis Bacon, David Hume, and Immanuel Kant. “Bacon is the father of modern technology who believes that by knowing the law of nature, we can exploit them to control nature,” said Magnis.

Different from Bacon, Hume is the father of empiricism, which is the belief that knowledge is earned from experience, not thoughts, because human experience is obtained through senses and that human experience is sensory experiences. “Hume’s empiricism is hugely influential as it contradicts two traditional philosophical branches, which are ethics and metaphysics,” said Magnis.

Furthermore, Magnis explained that Immanuel Kant has different views from Bacon and Hume. Kant has the opinion that human knowledge stems from sensory experience which is later processed by logic. “Human knowledge stems from sensory experience but humans have non-sensory intuitive interpretation, according to Kant,” said Magnis.

Magnis later said that technology development had to meet two requirements, which are to be ethical and accountable. “Technology development ought not to contradict human rights whilst also not violating the rights of third party,” said Magnis.

 

Related News

  • UGM Names Franz Magnis-Suseno as Indonesian Leading Philosopher 2017

    Monday,23 October 2017 - 10:47
  • Four Factors Threatening Indonesian Democracy

    Tuesday,26 February 2013 - 10:51
  • UGM Launches Book on Muslim-Christian Relations

    Friday,23 August 2019 - 8:46
  • Much Better, Tolerance in Indonesia

    Sunday,12 December 2010 - 7:10
  • Romo Magnis: Radicalism and Exclusivism, Challenges to Indonesian Nationhood

    Wednesday,31 July 2019 - 10:14

News Releases

  • 18,964 UGM Students Receive Scholarships, Director of Student Affairs Says 20 January 2023
    Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) annually allocates hundreds
    Salma
  • Prof. Budi Setiadi Daryono Recounts Origin of His Apple Melon Cultivar 'Hikapel' 16 January 2023
    In 2012, a team of researchers from the UGM Facult
    Salma
  • UGM Graduate Fajar Kelana Named Top 20 International James Dyson Award Winner 13 January 2023
    Fajar Sidik Abdullah Kelana, an alumnus of UGM and
    Salma
  • Chemical Eng. Students Win International Youth Ideas Competition 05 January 2023
    UGM Chemical Engineering students Andhirta Rukmarata Chani
    Salma
  • UGM Secures IDR 67 Billion From 2022 Kedaireka Matching Fund, Most Among Other Universities 30 December 2022
    Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) has topped the list of unive
    Salma

Event

No latest event at this time

Universitas Gadjah Mada
UNIVERSITAS GADJAH MADA
Bulaksumur Yogyakarta 55281
   info@ugm.ac.id
   +62 (274) 588688
   +62 (274) 565223
   +62 811 2869 988

PARTNERSHIP

  • Alumni
  • International Affairs

ABOUT UGM

  • Rector's Welcome
  • History
  • Vission and Mission
  • The Board of Executive
  • Management

VISIT UGM

  • Campus Map
  • Event

REGISTRATION

  • Undergraduate
  • Graduate
  • Vocational School
  • Professional Program
  • International Program

© 2023 Universitas Gadjah Mada

PRIVACY POLICYCONTACT