Philosophy and the Sciences: Introduction to the Philosophy of Cognitive Sciences
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Approx. 10 hours to complete
Course Summary
Explore the intersection between philosophy and cognitive science in this course, where you'll learn about the nature of the mind, consciousness, and more.Key Learning Points
- Gain a deeper understanding of the nature of the mind and consciousness
- Learn about the relationship between philosophy and cognitive science
- Explore the latest research and debates in the field
Job Positions & Salaries of people who have taken this course might have
- USA: $80,000
- India: ₹6,00,000
- Spain: €35,000
- USA: $80,000
- India: ₹6,00,000
- Spain: €35,000
- USA: $70,000
- India: ₹5,00,000
- Spain: €30,000
- USA: $80,000
- India: ₹6,00,000
- Spain: €35,000
- USA: $70,000
- India: ₹5,00,000
- Spain: €30,000
- USA: $90,000
- India: ₹7,00,000
- Spain: €40,000
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Develop a deeper understanding of the nature of the mind and consciousness
- Learn to analyze and evaluate different philosophical and scientific theories about the mind
- Gain critical thinking skills and the ability to engage in informed debates about the mind and cognitive science
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic familiarity with philosophy and cognitive science
- Willingness to engage in critical thinking and debate
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online
- Self-paced
- Video lectures
- Interactive quizzes
Similar Courses
- Philosophy of Mind and Cognitive Science
- Consciousness and Its Implications
- Introduction to Philosophy
Related Education Paths
- Master of Science in Cognitive Science
- Certificate in Philosophy
- Doctor of Philosophy in Cognitive Science
Notable People in This Field
- Daniel Dennett
- Patricia Churchland
- David Chalmers
Related Books
Description
Course Description
Outline
- Philosophy and the Sciences Part 1
- Link to Philosophy and the Physical Sciences
- Stone-age minds in modern skulls: evolutionary theory and the philosophy of mind (Suilin Lavelle and Kenny Smith)
- 1.1 Stone-Age Minds Part I
- 1.2 Stone-Age Minds Part II
- 1.3 Stone-Age Minds Part III
- Handout
- Recommended readings
- The evolution of language
- Niche Construction
- Chimpanzee culture social learning
- Related work by Philosophy staff at the University of Edinburgh
- Week 1 Quiz: Do our modern skulls house stone-age minds?
- What is consciousness? (Mark Sprevak and David Carmel)
- 2.1 What is Consciousness Part I
- 2.2 What is Consciousness Part II
- Handout from Mark's lectures
- Slides from David's lectures
- Recommended readings
- Access/Phenomenal consciousness distinction
- Overview of philosophical problems concerning consciousness
- Limitations of perceptual awareness
- Related work by Philosophy staff at the University of Edinburgh
- Week 2 Quiz: What is consciousness?
- Intelligent machines and the human brain (Mark Sprevak and Peggy Series)
- 3.1 Intelligent Machines Part I
- 3.2 Intelligent Machines Part II
- Find and share news on intelligent machines!
- Recommended readings
- Computational theory of mind and connectionism
- The McGurk effect video
- The Ames illusion video
- Motion perception
- The rotating mask illusion video
- Related work by Philosophy staff at the University of Edinburgh
- Week 3 Quiz: From intelligent machines to the human brain
- Embodied cognition (Andy Clark and Barbara Webb)
- 4.1 Embodied Cognition Part I
- 4.2 Embodied Cognition Part II
- Lecture Slides
- Recommended readings
- Embodied Cognition further reading
- Passive-dynamic walkers video
- The current crop of robots
- Design your own robot
- Related work by Philosophy staff at the University of Edinburgh
- Week 4 Quiz: Embodied cognition and the sciences of the mind
Summary of User Reviews
Discover the fascinating intersection between philosophy and cognitive sciences with this course on Coursera. Users have praised the course for its in-depth exploration of key topics and engaging lecturers. While some users have noted that the course can be challenging, it is generally seen as a worthwhile investment for those interested in the subject matter.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
engaging lecturersPros from User Reviews
- In-depth exploration of key topics
- High-quality course materials
- Engaging and knowledgeable lecturers
- Excellent preparation for further study
- Great value for money
Cons from User Reviews
- Challenging assignments and quizzes
- Some users found the pace of the course to be too fast
- Limited interaction with other students
- Occasional technical issues with the platform
- Some users found the course to be too theoretical
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