Philosophy of Mind Courses and Certifications

Introduction to Philosophy

73 reviews

This course will introduce you to some of the main areas of research in contemporary philosophy. Each module a different philosopher will talk you through some of the most important questions and issues in their area of expertise.

• Coursera
• 19 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

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Using a Myth to Kill a Myth - Cognitive Science and the Myth of the Given in Philosophy of Mind

Delve into philosophical debates around Sellars' "Myth of the Given," exploring cognitive science, mental representation, and the evolution of scientific thinking through expert analysis.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 57 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Madness: Society and the Psyche (Live Online)

31 ratings at CourseHorse

Explore the evolving concept of madness from the Classical world to the Enlightenment, examining its roots in culture, medicine, and philosophy.

• CourseHorse
• 12 hours
• On-Demand
• $335.00

Hegel’s Phenomenology of Spirit (Live Online)

33 ratings at CourseHorse

Delve into Hegel's ambitious philosophical system through close reading of Phenomenology of Spirit, exploring dialectics, absolute idealism, and their profound influence on modern thought.

• CourseHorse
• 12 hours
• On-Demand
• $335.00

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 a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Minds and mental phenomena: an introduction

5 ratings at OpenLearn

This free course, Minds and mental phenomena: an introduction, examines the philosophical questions surrounding the mind. You will examine how beliefs have changed over the centuries and be able to...

• OpenLearn
• 20 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

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
• On-Demand
• 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
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Plato's Arguments for the Immortality of the Soul - Part 4

Explore Plato's arguments for soul immortality, including simplicity, essential properties, and responses to counterarguments. Gain insights into philosophical perspectives on the nature of the soul and its potential indestructibility.

• YouTube
• 50 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Personal Identity: Body Theory and Personality Theory - Part II

Explores philosophical theories of personal identity: body view and personality view. Examines implications of equating identity with physical body or unique set of beliefs, memories, and goals.

• YouTube
• 51 minutes
• On-Demand
• 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
• On-Demand
• 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
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Personal Identity and What Matters in Survival - Lecture 13

Explores personal identity theories, focusing on personality and no-branching requirements. Examines metaphysical implications and shifts perspective to what truly matters in survival and identity.

• YouTube
• 49 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Is Free Will an Illusion? What Can Cognitive Science Tell Us?

Explore the philosophical debate on free will, determinism, and moral responsibility with Daniel Dennett. Examine cognitive science insights and their implications for our understanding of human agency and ethics.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Royal Institution

If Brains are Computers, Who Designs the Software?

Explore cognitive science with philosopher Daniel Dennett as he examines how education redesigns our brains, viewed as cerebral computers, and the implications for consciousness and mind evolution.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video