MA SPECIALIZATION IN PHENOMENOLOGY AND PHILOSOPHY OF MIND
Department of Philosophy, University of Copenhagen
Phenomenology and analytical philosophy count as two of the most
influential philosophical traditions in the 20th Century. Unfortunately,
their relationship has in the past not exactly been characterized by
fruitful cooperation and exchange; rather, most of the time it has
ranged from complete disregard to outright hostility.
Recently, however, things have started to change. A growing number of
analytical philosophers of mind have started paying attention to the
arguments and analyses found in the phenomenological treatment of issues
like intentionality, self-consciousness, subjectivity, embodiment and
social cognition. Likewise, many phenomenologists are currently engaged
in lively exchanges with their analytical colleagues. This ongoing
dialogue now stands as one of the most dynamic and productive areas in
contemporary philosophical research. Additionally, the character of this
exchange is further enriched by its convergence with empirical research
in the cognitive sciences such as psychology, neuroscience, linguistics,
artificial intelligence, robotics, sociology, and anthropology.
The present specialization will explore a number of topics that are of
concern to both phenomenologists and analytical philosophers of mind. It
will show that analytical philosophy can profit from insights to be
found in phenomenology, just as phenomenology can learn from analytical
philosophy.
It will also examine some of the ways that philosophical approaches to
mind can productively engage with empirical work on consciousness and
cognition.
All courses are taught in English.
More information can be found here:
http://mef.ku.dk/vejledningen/phenomenology/
Information on the philosophy department at the University of Copenhagen
can be found here: http://english.filosofi.ku.dk/
Interested international students should contact Frederik Køhlert
(frederikk@hum.ku.dk <mailto:frederikk@hum.ku.dk>) for information on
how to apply.
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Joel W. Krueger
Center for Subjectivity Research
University of Copenhagen
Njalsgade 140-142, 5th Floor
DK-2300 Copenhagen S
Denmark
Phone: +45 35 32 86 82
Email: joelk@hum.ku.dk <mailto:joelk@hum.ku.dk>
Homepage: www.joelkrueger.com <http://www.joelkrueger.com>
