Universität Wien

180152 KO MEi:CogSci Philosophy Discussion (2021S)

2.00 ECTS (1.00 SWS), SPL 18 - Philosophie
Continuous assessment of course work
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Preparation Meeting: MO, March 1st 2021, 11:00
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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

Fr. 19.3.2021 16:45 - 18:15
Fr. 16.4.2021 16:45 - 18:15
Fr. 07.5.2021 16:45 - 18:15
Fr. 28.5.2021 16:45 - 18:15
Fr. 11.6.2021 16:45 - 18:15
Fr. 25.6.2021 16:45 - 18:15


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 an online-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 an online-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

The lecture "Current Developments in Philosophy of Mind and Cognitive Science" and the seminar at hand share the same bibliography. Students can access their readings on the Moodle-page of the accompanying lecture.

Association in the course directory

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