Philosophy and the Sciences Introduction to the Philosophy of Cognitive Sciences
About Course
Dive deep into the fascinating world of cognitive science and philosophy with this free online course, “Philosophy and the Sciences: Introduction to the Philosophy of Cognitive Sciences”, offered by the prestigious University of Edinburgh. This course explores the intriguing intersection of these disciplines, examining fundamental questions about human intelligence, consciousness, and our place in the universe.
Discover cutting-edge research in cognitive science and its philosophical implications. This free course provides a clear and accessible understanding of key concepts and topics, guiding you through intriguing questions at the forefront of scientific research. Each week, you’ll gain insights into the scientific basis of these inquiries and the philosophical debates they generate.
This course is part of the “Philosophy and the Sciences” series, with a companion book, “Philosophy and the Sciences for Everyone” (published by Routledge), written specifically for MOOC students. This book offers comprehensive chapters, summaries, a glossary, study questions, further reading suggestions, and online resource guides.
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Course Content
Philosophy and the Sciences
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0005 001_1-1-stone-age-minds-part-i.mp4
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0009 002_1-2-stone-age-minds-part-ii.mp4
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0013 003_1-3-stone-age-minds-part-iii.mp4
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0015 004_handout_Philosophy_and_the_Cognitive__Sciences_week_1_handout.pdf
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0016 001_recommended-readings_instructions.html
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0017 002_the-evolution-of-language_instructions.html
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0018 003_niche-construction_instructions.html
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0019 004_chimpanzee-culture-social-learning_48727-chimpanzee-culture-social-learning.html
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0025 001_2-1-what-is-consciousness-part-i.mp4
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0029 002_2-2-what-is-consciousness-part-ii.mp4
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0030 003_handout-from-marks-lectures_handout_—_consciousness.pdf
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0033 004_slides-from-davids-lectures_Slides_for_Carmel.pdf
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0034 001_recommended-readings_instructions.html
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0035 002_access-phenomenal-consciousness-distinction_instructions.html
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0036 003_overview-of-philosophical-problems-concerning-consciousness_instructions.html
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A Message from the Professor
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0037 004_limitations-of-perceptual-awareness_instructions.html
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0044 001_3-1-intelligent-machines-part-i.mp4
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0048 002_3-2-intelligent-machines-part-ii.mp4
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0049 003_find-and-share-news-on-intelligent-machines_instructions.html
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0050 001_recommended-readings_instructions.html
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0051 002_computational-theory-of-mind-and-connectionism_instructions.html
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0052 003_the-mcgurk-effect-video_instructions.html
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0053 004_the-ames-illusion-video_instructions.html
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0054 005_motion-perception_instructions.html
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0055 006_the-rotating-mask-illusion-video_instructions.html
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0060 001_4-1-embodied-cognition-part-i.mp4
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0064 002_4-2-embodied-cognition-part-ii.mp4
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0065 003_lecture-slides_Embodied_cognition_slides.pdf
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0067 001_recommended-readings_instructions.html
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0068 002_embodied-cognition-further-reading_instructions.html
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0069 003_passive-dynamic-walkers-video_instructions.html
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0071 004_the-current-crop-of-robots_instructions.html
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0073 005_design-your-own-robot_instructions.html
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0079 001__Philosophy_and_the_Cognitive__Sciences_week_1_handout.pdf
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links.txt
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