Universität Wien

180152 KO MEi:CogSci Philosophy Discussion (2019S)

2.00 ECTS (1.00 SWS), SPL 18 - Philosophie
Continuous assessment of course work

1.Termin (Vorbesprechung): Mo 4. März 2019, 11:00 - 13:00
HS 2i d. Inst. f. Philosophie, NIG, 2. Stock

Weitere Termine werden bei der Vorbesprechung bekannt gegeben!

Registration/Deregistration

Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 25 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Monday 11.03. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 3C, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Monday 25.03. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 3C, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Monday 08.04. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 3C, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Monday 06.05. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 3C, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Monday 20.05. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 3C, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Monday 03.06. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 3C, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Monday 17.06. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 3C, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/3. Stock, 1010 Wien

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This seminar is a supplement to the course “Current Developments in Philosophy of Mind and Cognitive Science”

Students will:

- Deepen their understanding of recent developments in at the interface between philosophy of mind and cognitive science
- Reflect on empirical and technological developments from a philosophical perspective
- Critically reflect on the role of philosophy as part of cognitive science
- Become familiar with the method of analytical philosophy of mind

Contents: The seminar serves as a forum for an in-depth discussion of themes introduced in the course “Current Developments in Philosophy of Mind and Cognitive Science” and will be oriented more closely toward a selection of seminal readings.

Methods: Students will give a presentation primarily as a means to guide the discussion.

Assessment and permitted materials

- Students will submit short reflections addressing each seminar session’s theme.
- Students are required to hold a presentation
- Active participation during the sessions

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

- Absence tolerated in 1 out of 7 seminar sessions.
- Mandatory presentation (accounts for 30% of the grade)
- Active participation (accounts for 50% of the grade)
- Reflections (account for 20% of the grade)

Examination topics

Course material

Reading list

Students will be provided a reading list in the course “Current Developments in Philosophy of Mind and Cognitive Science”.

Association in the course directory

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