PHIL127
AI AND PERSONHOOD
Clark Core WE Written Expression
- Department
- Philosophy
- Terms offered
- 2
- Data refreshed
- Jun 27, 2026
Description
We often assume we know what it means to be a "self" or a "person," but these concepts are difficult to define. Who am I, really? This course explores classical and modern ideas of self and personhood, considering their implications for responsibility and identity. With the rise of Large Language Models (LLMs) like ChatGPT, questions about the nature of AI and its relationship to personhood have become increasingly relevant. Combining philosophy and digital media design, this course integrates theoretical analysis with hands-on exploration. Students will create and interact with personalized AI companions to gain firsthand experience and deeper insight into these questions.
Syllabi
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Offerings and forecast 2025–2026
2025 2026
| Year | Fall | Spring | Summer | Intersession |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2030 | 2030 Fall: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 9 fall terms since 2018. | 2030 Spring: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 9 spring terms since 2018. | 2030 Summer: not enough history to forecast. | 2030 Intersession: 8% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 6 intersession terms since 2020. |
| 2029 | 2029 Fall: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 10 fall terms since 2017. | 2029 Spring: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 10 spring terms since 2017. | 2029 Summer: not enough history to forecast. | 2029 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2028 | 2028 Fall: 5% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 11 fall terms since 2016. | 2028 Spring: 5% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 11 spring terms since 2016. | 2028 Summer: not enough history to forecast. | 2028 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2027 | 2027 Fall: 5% chance, high confidence. Offered in 0 of 12 fall terms since 2015. | 2027 Spring: 5% chance, high confidence. Offered in 0 of 12 spring terms since 2015. | 2027 Summer: not enough history to forecast. | 2027 Intersession: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2026 | Not offered | Not offered | 1 section | No data |
| 2025 | Not offered | Not offered | 1 section | Not offered |
Forecast Under 15% 15–39% 40–69% 70–89% 90%+ Not enough history
Fall Spring Summer Intersession More sections Not offered No data
Meeting times
Recent first- Tue, Thu, 10:00 AM–12:30 PM ONLINE 20262025
| Term | Professor | Type | Credits | Enrollment | CRN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer 2026 | Mark Jacobs | Online | 1 | 13 of 30 enrolled | 11997 |
| Summer 2025 | Mark Jacobs | Online | 1 | 16 of 30 enrolled | 11997 |