Universität Wien

180160 SE New Trends in Cognitive Science (2017W)

The predictive coding approach to mind/cognition

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

1.Termin (Vorbesprechung): Mo 2. Oktober 2017, 13:15 - 16:00
HS 2i d. Inst. f. Philosophie, NIG, 2. Stock

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

1.Termin (Vorbesprechung): Mo 2. Oktober 2017, 13:15 - 16:00
HS 2i d. Inst. f. Philosophie, NIG, 2. Stock

  • Tuesday 03.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 3F NIG 3.Stock
  • Tuesday 10.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 3F NIG 3.Stock
  • Tuesday 17.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 3F NIG 3.Stock
  • Tuesday 24.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 3F NIG 3.Stock
  • Tuesday 31.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 3F NIG 3.Stock
  • Tuesday 07.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 3F NIG 3.Stock
  • Tuesday 14.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 3F NIG 3.Stock
  • Tuesday 28.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 3F NIG 3.Stock
  • Tuesday 05.12. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 3F NIG 3.Stock
  • Tuesday 05.12. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 3D, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Tuesday 12.12. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 3F NIG 3.Stock
  • Tuesday 09.01. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 3F NIG 3.Stock
  • Tuesday 16.01. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 3F NIG 3.Stock
  • Tuesday 23.01. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 3F NIG 3.Stock
  • Tuesday 30.01. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 3F NIG 3.Stock

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The course introduces the students to the predictive processing approach to mind/cognition. The following questions will be addressed during the course: What is predictive processing? How is the predictive processing approach related to the classical paradigms in Cognitive Science (Cognitivism, Connectionism, Embodied/Enactive Mind, etc)? How can the predictive mind approach be used for explaining different cognitive aspects and functions like perception, consciousness, etc? What are limitations and future challenges of this new trend in cognitive science? etc.

Assessment and permitted materials

Assessment criteria:
15% Active participation
15% Homework assignments
25% Presentation
20% Book Review
25% Seminar paper

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

A positive score (>50%) in each of the above criteria is required for passing the course.
Regular participation in at least 80% of seminar sessions is obligatory.

Examination topics

Reading list

Clark, A. (2016). Surfing uncertainty: Prediction, action, and the embodied mind. Oxford University Press.
Hohwy, J. (2013). The predictive mind. Oxford University Press.
Clark, A. (2013). Whatever next? Predictive brains, situated agents, and the future of cognitive science. Behavioral and Brain Sciences, 36(03), 181-204.
Further readings will be announced in the course and will be listed in Moodle.

Association in the course directory

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