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Target Group
PhD candidates within BCN, preferably in their second year and Master students of philosophy
Prerequisites
The readings assume knowledge in philosophy of science, philosophy of mind, and neuroscience. Familiarity with at least one of these fields is required to follow this course.
Period
Start November 15,2024, once a week, 3 hours lectures during 6 weeks, time: 9:00 -12:00 hrs.
Form
There will be 6 weekly meetings (consisting of lectures, presentations, and discussions) of
3 hours. Home work is required. The course is given in English.
Lecturers
Dr. C.F. Romero
Content
In this course, we will study philosophical issues about the aims, methods, tools, and foundations of neuroscience research, as well as some neuroscientific implications for philosophical problems in ethics. The topics include:
(1) models of explanation in neuroscience (e.g., mechanistic explanation and dynamical models),
(2) the relation between different levels,
(3) philosophical issues related to tool development, and
(4) the scientific study of consciousness and
(5) ethical issues around neuroscience research
Learning outcomes
This course will help students develop the following:
-Articulate knowledge about recent philosophical discussions about neuroscience.
-Familiarity with philosophical critiques to the methods and techniques of neuroscience.
-Familiarity with general topics of philosophy of science in the specific context of neuroscience research.
-Ability to formulate philosophical arguments concisely in written format.?
-Skills to engage in constructive and respectful philosophical discussions.
BCN PhD candidates
BCN PhD candidates have the option to make the same assignments as the master students do, with which they will earn 5 EC. Or they can choose to write a single paper at the end of the course which relates (a selection of) the discussed topics to their own research. In this case the number of EC will reflect the amount of work done, and range between 1 and 5.
Location
Faculty of Philosophy, Zaal Alfa, Oude Boteringestraat 52, Groningen: 1131.0105
Information
Dr. Felipe Romero Toro
Faculty of Philosophy
Oude Boteringestraat 52
9712 GL Groningen
Phone: 050 363 6161
E-mail: c.f.romero@rug.nl
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