Module #1 Introduction to Memory and Identity Exploring the intersection of memory and identity, and the significance of this relationship in philosophy
Module #2 The Nature of Memory Defining memory, its types, and its functions, including episodic, semantic, and implicit memory
Module #3 Personal Identity and the Self Theories of personal identity, including essentialism, psychological continuity, and narrative identity
Module #4 Lockes Theory of Personal Identity John Lockes view on personal identity, consciousness, and the role of memory
Module #5 Humes Skepticism about Personal Identity David Humes critique of personal identity, including his views on the self and memory
Module #6 Kants Transcendental Unity of Apperception Immanuel Kants concept of the transcendental unity of apperception and its relation to memory and identity
Module #7 The Role of Memory in Shaping Identity How memories influence our sense of self, including the impact of trauma, nostalgia, and nostalgia
Module #8 False Memories and the Construction of Identity The phenomenon of false memories, their implications for identity, and the social construction of memory
Module #9 Memory, Emotion, and the Self The relationship between memory, emotion, and the self, including the role of emotional experiences in shaping identity
Module #10 Collective Memory and Group Identity The concept of collective memory, its relationship to group identity, and the role of shared experiences in shaping identity
Module #11 Historical Trauma and Intergenerational Memory The transmission of historical trauma through memory, its impact on identity, and the role of intergenerational memory
Module #12 Memory, Narrative, and Self-Narrative The relationship between memory, narrative, and self-narrative, including the role of storytelling in shaping identity
Module #13 Social Construction of Memory and Identity How social and cultural forces shape our memories and identities, including the impact of media, politics, and education
Module #14 Neuroscience and the Biology of Memory An introduction to the neuroscience of memory, including the biology of memory formation and retrieval
Module #15 Philosophy of Neuroscience and Memory Philosophical debates about the nature of memory, including the implications of neuroscience for our understanding of memory and identity
Module #16 Memory, Free Will, and Moral Responsibility The relationship between memory, free will, and moral responsibility, including the implications for personal identity
Module #17 Memory, Time, and the Human Experience The relationship between memory, time, and the human experience, including the role of memory in shaping our understanding of time and existence
Module #18 The Ethics of Memory Manipulation The ethical implications of memory manipulation, including the use of neurotechnology to alter or erase memories
Module #19 Memory and Identity in the Digital Age The impact of digital technology on memory and identity, including the role of social media, AI, and virtual reality
Module #20 Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Memory and Identity Memory and identity across cultures, including the role of cultural norms, values, and practices in shaping memory and identity
Module #21 Memory, Trauma, and Recovery The relationship between memory, trauma, and recovery, including the role of memory in healing and resilience
Module #22 Memory, Narrative, and Autobiography The relationship between memory, narrative, and autobiography, including the role of life-writing in shaping identity
Module #23 Memory, History, and the Politics of Remembering The politics of remembering, including the role of memory in shaping history, politics, and national identity
Module #24 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Memory and Identity: Philosophical Perspectives career
