Dualism Courses and Certifications

Models of Consciousness Conferences

The Argument from Understanding for Property Dualism About Experiential Properties

Explore philosophical arguments for property dualism, examining how phenomenal experiences and consciousness relate to physical properties through the lens of experiential understanding.

• YouTube
• 1 hour
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Minds and Machines

Explore the philosophy of mind, examining consciousness, reality, AI, and fundamental theories about mental states in this in-depth philosophical journey.

• MITx Online
• 12 weeks, 4-6 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Wondrium

Mind-Body Philosophy of the East and West - Spiritual Dualism in the History of Thought

Explore the historical evolution of the soul concept in Eastern and Western thought, from ancient Greek philosophy to modern psychology, and its gradual dismissal in contemporary science.

• YouTube
• 32 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Foundations of Psychology - This Is Your Brain

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Explore the relationship between mind and body, examining dualism vs. materialism, and delve into basic neurophysiology and brain structure in this engaging psychology lecture.

• YouTube
• 53 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Arguments for the Existence of the Soul - Part I

Explore philosophical arguments for the soul's existence through inferences to best explanation, examining physicalist and dualist perspectives on the mind and potential evidence for the soul.

• YouTube
• 46 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Introduction to Plato's Phaedo - Arguments for the Existence of the Soul, Part II

Explore arguments for the soul's existence, focusing on free will as a key defense. Delve into dualism vs. physicalism and examine consciousness, emotions, and creativity in machines.

• YouTube
• 49 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Arguments for the Existence of the Soul - Free Will and Near-Death Experiences

Explore philosophical arguments for the soul's existence, focusing on free will, near-death experiences, and Cartesian dualism. Examine the compatibility of determinism and free will in this thought-provoking lecture.

• YouTube
• 48 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Personal Identity Across Space and Time - The Soul Theory - Lecture 10

Explore the philosophical concept of personal identity across time and space, examining the soul theory and its challenges in understanding what makes us the same person over time.

• YouTube
• 50 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Jeffrey Kaplan

What is it Like to be a Bat? - The Hard Problem of Consciousness

Explore the philosophical challenge of understanding subjective experiences through Thomas Nagel's famous bat argument, examining the limitations of physicalism in explaining consciousness.

• YouTube
• 31 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Berzelius, Gay-Lussac, and Davy - Advances in Chemistry from 1805-1832 - Lecture 21

Explore key developments in early 19th-century chemistry, including electrolysis, dualism, and the radical theory, through the work of Berzelius, Gay-Lussac, Davy, Wöhler, and Liebig.

• YouTube
• 49 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Wondrium

Can Physics Explain Consciousness - Professor Steven Gimbel Discusses Quantum Consciousness

Explore the intersection of physics and consciousness, examining theories like reductionism, dualism, and quantum mechanics to understand the mind-body connection and its implications for reality.

• YouTube
• 31 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Jeffrey Kaplan

Functionalism

Explore Putnam's Multiple Realizability argument and functionalist theory of mind, examining mental states as functional states with specific inputs and outputs in philosophy.

• YouTube
• 29 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Wondrium

What Does It Mean to Die - Technology and Death

Explore how technology reshapes our understanding of mortality, from social media's digital afterlife to brain transplants, challenging traditional notions of life, death, and the pursuit of immortality.

• YouTube
• 31 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Royal Institution

A Life of the Mind - Intellectual Journey with Daniel Dennett

Renowned philosopher Daniel Dennett reflects on his intellectual journey, exploring key ideas in cognitive science and philosophy while emphasizing the value of mistakes in the pursuit of knowledge.

• YouTube
• 57 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Mind or Brain - Matter or Spirit

Explore the age-old question of human consciousness with Professor Luis Jimenez-Rodríguez as he navigates the intersection of Neuroscience and Philosophy, offering insights into the nature of mind, matter, and spirit.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk