Institute of Philosophy of Mind and Cognition

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The IPMC (Institute of Philosophy of Mind and Cognition) is dedicated to studying Profile Program Curriculum cognition, whether in humans, other animals, or computers. Studying cognition requires different disciplinary perspectives, so researchers at the IPMC draw on philosophy, neuroscience, psychology, neurolinguistics, and cognitive science. The main focus of the IPMC was traditionally consciousness and the philosophy of cognitive science, but has since branched out to include research foci on neuroscience, clinical medicine, imagination, memory, neuroethics, religion, and AI. All these topics revolve around core philosophical problems about the nature of mind and cognition, including what cognition is, how we can know about it, what affects it, its social and biological bases, and the ethics of classifying and altering minds. The mission of the IPMC is more than merely addressing traditional philosophical questions, but doing so in a way that contributes to tackling significant social, scientific, political and ethical issues by bridging academia, science and society. We offer two tracks for our masters students, which are differentiated by the research methods. The “analytic track” employs methods traditionally associated with analytic philosophy. This includes, but is not limited to, conceptual analysis, reflective equilibrium, and the critical analysis of empirical scientific results. Through this track, students will train and sharpen their skills in logical reasoning, critical thinking, and interdisciplinary synthesis. This track equips students to engage deeply with philosophical literature, enhancing their ability to analyze and articulate complex ideas with clarity and precision. The “empirical track” pursues philosophical inquiries using the methods of empirical science, drawing from disciplines such as sociology, psychology, education, and cognitive (neuro)science. Students in this track gain hands-on experience in conducting empirical studies, such as qualitative research, survey design, experimental design, and statistical analysis. This track is embedded in philosophical analysis, ensuring the empirical findings are critically examined within the broader context of philosophical debates and issues.

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