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Diduch, Paul

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  • Paul Diduch has an MA in Political Science/Political Theory from the University of Alberta and a PhD from the Institute of Philosophic Studies at the University of Dallas. His doctoral work focused on Plato's ethics and moral psychology, and he has published articles on these subjects in Plato and Thucydides. Diduch's most recent work on Plato is Socrates in the Cave, an edited volume focused on Socrates' motives for philosophic interlocution. His current research attempts to combine longstanding interests in the history and philosophy of science with ancient Socratic thought. Recent scholarly work includes: a review essay on Tim Burns' Leo Strauss on Democracy, Technology, and Liberal Education; papers on Francis Bacon's agreement and disagreement with Plato and Aristotle on technological innovation; conference remarks on the role of techne in Socrates' refutation of Thrasymachus; and a book manuscript on the problem of technology in Plato and Aristotle.

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  • philosophy, ancient philosophy, ancient political thought, Plato, Aristotle, history of political thought, science studies, moral and philosophical implications of modern science, philosophy of science, Darwinism, scientism, philosophical assumptions and implications of contemporary psychology and cognitive science,

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  • COEN 1830 - Special Topics
    Primary Instructor - Fall 2023 / Fall 2024
    Explores topics of interest in engineering. Content varies by instructor and semester. May be repeated up to 9 total credit hours.
  • ENES 1010 - Humanity in a Technological Age
    Primary Instructor - Fall 2020 / Spring 2021 / Fall 2021 / Spring 2022
    This seminar considers what it means to be human in an increasingly technological age. Designed for engineering students, it also looks at the role of technology designers and creators in shaping the human environment. Students focus on sharpening their written and oral communication skills through a series of iterative assignments and projects. Fulfills College of Engineering writing requirement for first-year students only.
  • ENES 2210 - Modern Science and Technological Society
    Primary Instructor - Fall 2020 / Fall 2021 / Fall 2022
    Explores challenges that engineering and science pose for society plus the ways that societies shape or impede science and engineering. Case studies range from contemporary issues (global warming, nuclear weapons, and genetic engineering) to classic cases (the execution of Socrates). Core texts in the Western Tradition supplement contemporary articles and films. Formerly HUEN 2210. Degree credit not granted for this course and ENES 3210.
  • ENES 3100 - Ethical Awareness for Engineers
    Primary Instructor - Spring 2021 / Summer 2021 / Summer 2022
    This seminar introduces engineering students to a variety of essential texts and works drawn from literature, history, philosophy, and the arts. Through class discussions and a variety of writing assignments, students reflect on their personal values, goals, commitments, and responsibilities, and how these align with the ethical challenges of engineering. Fulfills the College of Engineering and Applied Science writing requirement.
  • ENES 3210 - Modern Science and the Technological Society
    Primary Instructor - Fall 2022
    Explores challenges that engineering and science pose for society as well as the ways that societies shape or impede science and engineering. Case studies range from contemporary issues (global warming, nuclear weapons, and genetic engineering) to classic cases (the execution of Socrates). Core texts in the Western Tradition supplement contemporary articles and films. Degree credit not granted for this course and ENES 2210.
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