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About the Course

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. Learners can apply for Financial Aid directly with Coursera to assist with the cost of accessing the full course and gaining a certificate for successfully completing the course....

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Jul 29, 2020

this course was exactly what I was looking for to learn the basic concepts regarding cognitive science and philosophical views on it. I glad that I found it and enrolled in it

SV

Feb 7, 2017

Wonderful course! It's a great introduction to the topic of embodied cognition. My only suggestion is to expand it for the people who are really interested in these topics.

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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 Junior B

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Oct 19, 2021

It's very helpful and awesome to do

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 Muhammad A

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Jun 17, 2025

Very nice course it's great course

By Robert 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

By Danny G

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Jan 17, 2017

Simply yet informing and concise

By Cos F

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Dec 28, 2018

well done. great introductions.

By Andy L

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Oct 19, 2021

fun class but alot of detail.

By Ерназ К Т

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Sep 3, 2024

Очень полезный курс, спасибо!

By Connie W

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Jun 22, 2020

i really enjoyed this course.

By Héctor A L F

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Jun 4, 2018

Very well articulated course.

By Oğuz C O

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Aug 9, 2021

Covers the topic very well!

By Vaibhav S

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May 12, 2020

A very informative course.

By Aleksandra C

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Feb 7, 2018

It was pretty interesting!

By Leonardo A E L

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Sep 27, 2016

Very interesting topic !!!

By Paul G J

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May 24, 2020

It was quite informative.

By Mahendra G

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Apr 29, 2020

This is an epochal course

By Bách P T

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Sep 16, 2022

Very interesting course

By Deleted A

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Mar 21, 2021

Captivating & insightful

By Ihsane E H

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May 5, 2018

a very good/ useful mooc