5. BCN Philosophy of Neuroscience

Target Group

PhD students within BCN, preferably in their second year and Master students of philosophy

Period

Start November 15, 2024 once a week, in the morning from 9:00-12:00 hrs. during 6 weeks.

Credits

Between 1 or 5 EC (see: extra information for BCN-PhD students).

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 students

BCN PhD students 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.

Application

Please check the registration system

Information

Dr. Feliper Romero Toro
Faculty of Philosophy
Oude Boteringestraat 52
9712 GL Groningen
Phone: 050 363 6161
E-mail: c.f.romero rug.nl
Web:http://roosters.rug.nl