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Overview
The Philosophy and the Sciences - Introduction to the Philosophy of Cognitive Sciences Short Course from The University of Edinburgh key facts:
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.
Learning objectives of the Philosophy and the Sciences - Introduction to the Philosophy of Cognitive Sciences course from The University of Edinburgh
- 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.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
Philosophy and the Sciences
Stone-age minds in modern skulls: evolutionary theory and the philosophy of mind
Intelligent machines and the human brain
What is consciousness?
Embodied cognition
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 1 months
- 2 hrs/week
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
- Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Philosophy Cognitive Science View 5 other Short Courses in Cognitive Science in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- This is an Introductory course therefore no previous knowledge is required.
Tuition Fee
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- Free, with option to upgrade for a certificate
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