Module #1 Introduction to Philosophy of Sensory Experience Overview of the course, exploring the intersection of philosophy, sensation, and perception
Module #2 The Nature of Sensation Defining sensation, exploring its relationship to perception, and discussing the role of the senses in understanding reality
Module #3 The Philosophical Roots of Sensory Experience Examining the contributions of ancient Greek philosophers (e.g., Aristotle, Epicurus) to the study of sensory experience
Module #4 The Senses and the Mind-Body Problem Exploring the relationship between the senses, the mind, and the body, with a focus on dualism and materialism
Module #5 Sensory Perception and Epistemology Investigating how sensory experience informs our knowledge of the world, including the roles of observation, inference, and assumption
Module #6 The Role of Attention in Sensory Experience Analyzing the selective nature of attention and its impact on what we perceive and how we perceive it
Module #7 The Significance of Synesthesia Examining the phenomenon of synesthesia, its implications for our understanding of sensory experience, and its relevance to philosophical debates
Module #8 The Philosophy of Vision Focusing on the sense of sight, exploring its unique characteristics, and discussing philosophical theories of visual perception
Module #9 The Philosophy of Hearing Exploring the sense of hearing, investigating its distinctive features, and examining philosophical theories of audition
Module #10 The Philosophy of Taste and Smell Investigating the senses of taste and smell, discussing their interplay, and examining philosophical theories of gustation and olfaction
Module #11 The Philosophy of Touch Analyzing the sense of touch, exploring its role in our understanding of the world, and discussing philosophical theories of tactition
Module #12 The Sensorimotor Theory of Perception Examining the theory that perception is rooted in sensorimotor interactions, and discussing its implications for our understanding of sensory experience
Module #13 Embodied Cognition and Sensory Experience Investigating the idea that cognition is rooted in the body and its sensory interactions with the environment
Module #14 The Social and Cultural Construction of Sensory Experience Exploring how social and cultural factors shape our sensory experiences, perceptions, and understanding of the world
Module #15 Sensory Experience and Aesthetics Examining the relationship between sensory experience and artistic expression, including the role of beauty, taste, and emotional response
Module #16 Sensory Experience and Ethics Investigating the ethical implications of sensory experience, including considerations of empathy, compassion, and moral responsibility
Module #17 Sensory Experience and Technology Exploring the impact of technology on sensory experience, including virtual reality, augmented reality, and other digital media
Module #18 Sensory Experience and the Environment Discussing the relationship between sensory experience and the natural environment, including the role of ecological awareness and sustainability
Module #19 Sensory Experience and Identity Examining the role of sensory experience in shaping our sense of self, including the impact of sensory differences and disabilities
Module #20 The Neuroscience of Sensory Experience Delving into the neural mechanisms underlying sensory experience, including the latest findings from neuroscience and psychology
Module #21 The Psychology of Sensory Experience Examining the psychological aspects of sensory experience, including perception, attention, and motivation
Module #22 Sensory Experience and Emotions Investigating the complex relationship between sensory experience and emotions, including the role of affect and emotional regulation
Module #23 Sensory Experience and Memory Exploring the relationship between sensory experience and memory, including the role of sensory cues in memory formation and recall
Module #24 Sensory Experience and Creativity Examining the role of sensory experience in creative processes, including artistic expression, imagination, and innovation
Module #25 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Philosophy of Sensory Experience career
