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Course Description What is our role in the universe as human agents capable of knowledge? What makes us intelligent cognitive agents seemingly endowed with consciousness? This is the second part of the course 'Philosophy and the Sciences', dedicated to Philosophy of the Cognitive Sciences. Scientific research across the cognitive sciences has raised pressing questions for philosophers. The goal of this course is to introduce you to some of the main areas and topics at the key juncture between philosophy and the cognitive sciences. Each week we will introduce you to some of these important questions at the forefront of scientific research. We will explain the science behind each topic in a simple, non-technical way, while also addressing the philosophical and conceptual questions arising from it. Areas you’ll learn about will include: Philosophy of psychology, among whose issues we will cover the evolution of the human mind and the nature of consciousness. Philosophy of neurosciences, where we’ll consider the nature of human cognition and the relation between mind, machines, and the environment. Learning objectives Gain a fairly well-rounded view on selected areas and topics at the intersection of philosophy and the sciences Understand some key questions, and conceptual problems arising in the cognitive sciences. Develop critical skills to evaluate and assess these problems. Suggested Readings To accompany 'Philosophy and the Sciences', we are pleased to announce a tie-in book from Routledge entitled 'Philosophy and the Sciences for Everyone'. This course companion to the 'Philosophy and the Sciences' course was written by the Edinburgh Philosophy and the Sciences team expressly with the needs of MOOC students in mind. 'Philosophy and the Sciences for Everyone' contains clear and user-friendly chapters, chapter summaries, glossary, study questions, suggestions for further reading and guides to online resources. Please note, this companion book is optional - all the resources needed to complete the course are available freely and listed on the course site....

Top reviews

CG
Feb 10, 2020

this course was very broad and incredibly interesting. I highly recommend it as introduction to the philosophy of science, but I have to warn you: Once you have started, your journey won't stop here!

AS
Jun 24, 2020

this is the great course for the people who are pursuing their carer in philosophy, philosophy of mind to be more precise and also for the people who are thinking of doing psychology later anytime.

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By M G S

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Nov 4, 2020

The course helped me to have an outline of what is cognitive science.

By THAER A

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May 25, 2020

A fantastic way to venture into cognitive science and its philosophy!

By mariana w c

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Dec 2, 2017

very intersesting course, made easily understandable for everybody.

By Andrew E D

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Sep 19, 2017

I LOVED this course, I learned so much about cognitive Science!

By Ruoyu L

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Feb 26, 2019

Very insight lecutures! Rich examples and easy to understand.

By Galit A

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Aug 29, 2018

Super informative, fascinating content and engaging examples.

By Daniel S

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Jun 14, 2017

SUper course, well worth the time to invest in this learning.

By Patrick C

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Apr 5, 2020

Great intro to the subject matter. Lecturers were excellent.

By Malhar B

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May 14, 2017

Amazing experience and learned a lot about mind and body.

By Sanjog S

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Nov 19, 2016

Good resource to learn Philosohpy of Cognitive Sciences

By Antonio F d A C

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Nov 8, 2020

Great good introduction to a very interesting subject.

By Eliesse D

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Aug 10, 2020

very interesting course!it opens doors of knowledge!!

By Sedrero T

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May 9, 2020

amazing course, congratulations Ed university

By Raid A

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Jul 2, 2018

Great intro to philosophy of cognition world!

By Juhi S

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Feb 23, 2017

Changed the way I think about the human mind.

By Louise M

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Aug 17, 2020

Fascinating introduction to our own mind !

By Mardohar B B S

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Jun 24, 2020

Wow, this course really is an eye opener!

By Bart S

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Aug 9, 2017

great survey class, please repeat it!

By Wajdee C

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Aug 24, 2017

<3 <3 ..

Enough to have a third eye !

By Mahanthe A D l

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Sep 5, 2020

Love this course.. so clearly done.

By Antonio B

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Apr 30, 2020

Excellent! Informative and relevant

By Lexy C M

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Nov 25, 2016

Excelente plataforma para aprender.

By Robert C C

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May 20, 2019

I found this course to be a challe

By Pranali R

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Aug 10, 2019

Such a great learning experience!

By Tyler S

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Dec 25, 2016

Clear, easy to understandoverview

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