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What Is Technique?

Code 15567
Year 2
Semester S2
ECTS Credits 6
Workload OT(15H)/TP(45H)
Scientific area Philosophy
Entry requirements N.A.
Learning outcomes The question "What is technique?" no need to claim an immediate response; quite the opposite, it immediately invites us to take on the investigative role in which the question is played. In this sense, this UC aims to stimulate the practice of philosophical questioning, via a fundamental theme of philosophy.

At the end of the UC, the student must be able to: (i) identify issues related to the technique; (ii) explain the fundamental elements of the perspectives studied; (iii) discuss answers to the question “What is the technique?”; (iv) problematize the technique.
Syllabus 1. Do, Produce, and Create. The nexus between Justice and Work.
3. Technology as a “way of life.”
4. The work of art at the time of its possibility of technical reproduction.
4. Technology and the imperative of responsibility.
5. Technique as a philosophical problem. Lines of current reflection.
Main Bibliography Benjamin, W., "A obra de arte na época da sua possibilidade de reprodução técnica”, in: Sobre arte, técnica, linguagem e política, Lisboa, Relógio D’Água, 2012.
Cassirer, E., “Forma e Técnica”, in: Natureza Humana 24.1 (2022): 1-39.
Günther, A., La obsolescencia del hombre, Editorial Pre-textos, 2011.
Heidegger, M.. "A questão da técnica", in: Scientiæ studia 5.3 (2007): 375-398.
Hesíodo, Trabalhos e Dias, 7 Letras.
Holanda, F., Da Pintura Antiga, introd. e notas de Angel Garcia, Lisboa, IN-CM, 1984.
Jonas, H., The Imperative of Responsibility: In Search of an Ethics /or the Technological Age, Chicago, UCP, 1984.
Morão, A., “A técnica como problema filosófico. Linhas da reflexão actual”, in: Brotéria 148 (1999): 15-35.
Jünger, E., O trabalhador: domínio e figura, Hugin, 2000.
Ortega y Gasset, A Meditação sobre a Técnica, Lisboa, Fim de Século, 2009.
Platão, Protágoras, Lisboa, Relógio D’Água, 1999.
Spengler , Oswald , O Homem e a Técnica, Lisboa, Guimarães Editores, 1993.
Teaching Methodologies and Assessment Criteria Methodologically, the curricular unit is taught under a plural approach to the basic philosophical question – What is Technique? -, for which each teacher introduces a perspective based on bibliographical indication. Each module presupposes prior reading of the respective bibliographic reference, with the weekly OT hour being directed towards this.

The assessment consists of a written test with open-ended question on the course unit (60%), followed by an oral defense in class, in the presence of a plural jury, made up of the teaching team (40%). Failure to attend the written test means that the oral test will not be taken.
- Students are exempt from the exam with a grade of 10, and are admitted to the exam with a grade of 6.
Language Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.
Last updated on: 2025-03-05

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