PHIL 401 - Philosophy and Neuroscience

Institution:

Millersville University of Pennsylvania

Subject:

Philosophy

Description:

An examination of the inter-relation of philosophy and neuroscience. Our growing knowledge of the brain and nervous system has profound implications for a range of traditional philosophical issues including the nature of consciousness, personal identity, free will, action-theory and ethics/decision-making. Reciprocally, philosophy provides critical and interpretive tools for better understanding the methods and significance of findings in neuroscience. Topics covered in this course include: perception, the self and self-awareness, neuroscience of free will, neuroethics, and the cognitive neuroscience of language.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.millersville.edu

Phone Number:

(717) 872-3024

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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