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) for information on how to apply.
-- 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 Homepage: www.joelkrueger.com
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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) for information on how to apply.
--
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
Homepage: www.joelkrueger.com
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