Course : (ESC_935) Topics in Modern Philosophy
Sector : Division of Theoretical and Applied Pedagogy
Teacher : Renia Gasparatou
Semester : 7ο ( Elective )

Description :
Students are expected to discuss issues of modern epistemology, such as personal identity, the mind-body problem, artificial intelligence, the epistemology of emotions etc.

Outline :
Recommended reading:
Nola R. & Gurok I., eds. (2005). Philosophy, Science, Education and Culture. Springer.
Graig, E. (2002). Philosophy, Oxford University Press.
Hollis, M. (2009). Invitation to Philosophy. Wiley-Blackwell.
Nagel, T. (1989). What does it all mean.
Nagel T. (1991). Mortal Questions. Cambridge University Press.
Russell, B. (2010). The Problems of Philosophy.
Warburton, Ν. (2010). Philosophy: the basics.

eaching and learning methods:
Lectures
Group discussions
Use of audiovisual and other educational classroom material
Critical investigation of fundamental concepts and arguments
Assessment and grading methods: Student evaluation will be achieved through exercises and essays throughout the semester.

Language of instruction: Greek. European/International students are instructed in English.

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