DP00BE46 Mind and World in Early Modern Philosophy (3–5 op)
Verkosto-opintojakso
Verkosto: Kansalliset tohtoriopinnot
Tarjolla: Tohtorikoulutus
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Kuvaus
Early modern philosophy is a crucial turning point in the history of philosophical thought concerning the nature of cognition. The course will take up some of the central concepts, problems, and positions within early modern debates about the mind’s relation to the world. A key question is the nature and extent of our cognitive access to the world. We will consider the extent to which different answers to this question gives rise to skeptical worries. The selection of philosophers to be discussed depends on the interests of teachers and students, but may, for example, include thinkers such as Descartes, Spinoza, Conway, Leibniz, Cavendish and Locke.
Osaamistavoitteet
Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to:
• Master central concepts, problems, and positions within early modern theories of the mind-world relation.
• Produce original work critically engaging through detailed analysis with some specific topic/authors within early modern theories of the mind-world relation.
Lisätietoja
Doctoral researchers outside of the faculty of humanities are welcome to participate. The course is also open to doctoral researchers from partner universities in Finland.
Esitietojen kuvaus
For those who are not already philosophy doctoral students, a minor degree in philosophy is desirable.