Part 2: Neuro Philosophy

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Part 2: Neuro Philosophy

DESCRIPTION
Philosophy of mind explores the nature of consciousness, our personal thoughts, and our mental states. In addition, how does the mind relate to the body, and how are we affected by life experience? One of the pillars of this topic is understanding what causes us to act: how our desires, beliefs, intentions, and emotions translate into physical behavior. We will review both ancient and modern ideas in this series of 7 dialogues.

Part 2: Neuro Philosophy
Scholars Harry Frankfurt (volition and personhood) and Patricia Churchland (neurophilosophy) say mental states are determined by biological-neurological correlates and processes within the brain. The brain developed or evolutionarily organized to prioritize neurological processes in alignment with needing to socially bond and to cooperate to survive.

READING MATERIALS

Reading on Frankfurt / personhood: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Frankfurt#Personhood

Reading on Frankfurt’s 1971 article: https://www.sci.brooklyn.cuny.edu/~schopra/Persons/Frankfurt.pdf

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