Overview
Each week they will introduce you to some of these important questions at the forefront of scientific research. At the Philosophy and the Sciences - Introduction to the Philosophy of Cognitive Sciences programme offered by The University of Edinburgh, they will explain the science behind each topic in a simple, non-technical way, while also addressing the philosophical and conceptual questions arising from it
Coursera allows you to preview the first module for free. You can choose this option when you enrol. If you wish to purchase the full course then you will pay in your local currency - the course price stated here may therefore vary depending on where you are in the world and the current exchange rate.
Learners can apply for Financial Aid directly with Coursera to assist with the cost of accessing the full course and gaining a certificate for successfully completing the course.
What you'll learn
Areas you’ll learn about will include:
- Philosophy of psychology, among whose issues they will cover the evolution of the human mind and the nature of consciousness.
- Philosophy of neurosciences, where they’ll consider the nature of human cognition and the relation between mind, machines, and the environment.
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
Start dates & application deadlines
Language
Delivered
- Self-paced
Campus Location
- Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Philosophy Cognitive Science View 14 other Short Courses in Philosophy in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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.
- To obtain additional information about the programme, we kindly suggest that you visit the programme website, where you can find further details and relevant resources.
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents35 GBP / full≈ 35 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents35 GBP / full≈ 35 GBP / full