Module #1 Introduction to Philosophy of Emotion and the Body Overview of the course, importance of philosophy of emotion and the body, and key concepts
Module #2 Historical Background:Ancient and Medieval Perspectives Exploration of ancient and medieval philosophers views on emotions and the body, including Plato, Aristotle, and Descartes
Module #3 Modern Perspectives:The Mind-Body Problem In-depth examination of modern philosophers solutions to the mind-body problem, including dualism, monism, and eliminativism
Module #4 Theories of Emotions:Cognitive, Non-Cognitive, and Embodied Analysis of cognitive, non-cognitive, and embodied theories of emotions, including their strengths and weaknesses
Module #5 Emotional Intentionality:Feeling, Thinking, and Valuing Examination of the intentional structure of emotions, including feeling, thinking, and valuing
Module #6 The Bodily Basis of Emotions:Neurobiology and Neuroscience Scientific exploration of the neural correlates of emotions, including the role of brain regions and neurotransmitters
Module #7 Emotional Regulation:Cognitive, Motivational, and Social Analysis of emotional regulation strategies, including cognitive reappraisal, motivational modulation, and social influences
Module #8 The Social Construction of Emotions:Cultural and Historical Variations Exploration of how emotions are socially constructed and vary across cultures and historical periods
Module #9 Emotions and Moral Philosophy:Virtue, Vice, and Moral Emotions Examination of the role of emotions in moral philosophy, including virtues, vices, and moral emotions
Module #10 The Politics of Emotions:Power, Oppression, and Social Justice Analysis of how emotions are used to maintain power structures and perpetuate social injustice
Module #11 Feminist Philosophy of Emotions:Gender, Power, and Embodiment Feminist critiques of traditional philosophy of emotions, including the importance of embodiment and gendered experiences
Module #12 Emotions and the Environment:Ecological and Phenomenological Perspectives Examination of the emotional relationship between humans and the natural environment
Module #13 Emotional Experience and the Self:Personal Identity and Autonomy Analysis of the role of emotions in shaping personal identity and autonomy
Module #14 Emotions and Well-being:Happiness, Flourishing, and the Good Life Examination of the relationship between emotions, well-being, and the good life
Module #15 The Dark Side of Emotions:Negative Emotions, Suffering, and Psychopathology Exploration of negative emotions, suffering, and psychopathology, including anxiety, depression, and trauma
Module #16 Therapeutic Approaches to Emotions:Psychotherapy, Mindfulness, and Embodiment Analysis of therapeutic approaches to emotions, including psychotherapy, mindfulness, and embodiment
Module #17 Emotions and Technology:AI, Robotics, and Virtual Reality Examination of the impact of technology on emotions, including AI, robotics, and virtual reality
Module #18 Emotions and Medicine:The Future of Emotion-Focused Healthcare Exploration of the role of emotions in healthcare, including diagnosis, treatment, and patient care
Module #19 Emotions and Education:Emotional Intelligence, Empathy, and Critical Thinking Analysis of the importance of emotions in education, including emotional intelligence, empathy, and critical thinking
Module #20 Emotions and the Arts:Literature, Music, and Film Examination of the role of emotions in the arts, including literature, music, and film
Module #21 Emotions and Spirituality:Theological and Philosophical Perspectives Exploration of the relationship between emotions and spirituality, including theological and philosophical perspectives
Module #22 Emotions and Animals:Comparative Philosophy and Ethics Analysis of emotions in non-human animals, including comparative philosophy and ethics
Module #23 Emotions and Time:The Temporal Dynamics of Emotional Experience Examination of the temporal dynamics of emotional experience, including the role of memory, anticipation, and expectation
Module #24 Emotions and the Embodied Self:Phenomenology and Enactivism In-depth exploration of the embodied self, including phenomenological and enactivist approaches
Module #25 Emotions and the Extended Mind:The Role of Environment and Culture Analysis of the extended mind thesis, including the role of environment and culture in shaping emotional experience
Module #26 Emotions and the Narrative Self:Personal Narratives and Emotional Meaning Examination of the role of personal narratives in shaping emotional experience and meaning
Module #27 Emotions and the Social Context:Group Emotions, Shared Emotions, and Collective Emotions Analysis of group emotions, shared emotions, and collective emotions, including their social and political implications
Module #28 Emotions and Moral Emotions:Shame, Guilt, and Moral Sentiments In-depth exploration of moral emotions, including shame, guilt, and moral sentiments
Module #29 Emotions and the Emotions of Others:Empathy, Sympathy, and Compassion Examination of the emotions of others, including empathy, sympathy, and compassion
Module #30 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Philosophy of Emotion and the Body career
