Philosophy of the Body: Mind, Matter, and Identity
( 25 Modules )

Module #1
Introduction to Philosophy of the Body
Overview of the course and key concepts in the philosophy of the body

Module #2
Dualism vs. Monism
Exploring the fundamental debates between dualist and monist views of the mind-body relationship

Module #3
Descartes and the Mind-Body Problem
In-depth analysis of René Descartes views on the mind-body dualism

Module #4
Modern Materialism:A Brief History
Survey of the development of materialist thought from the 17th to the 20th centuries

Module #5
The Rise of Physicalism
Examining the emergence of physicalist theories of the mind in the 20th century

Module #6
Identity Theory and the Mind-Brain
Exploring the identity theory of mind and its implications for the nature of the self

Module #7
Functionalism:A Middle Ground
Analyzing functionalist theories of the mind and their attempts to reconcile dualism and monism

Module #8
The Embodied Mind
Introducing the concept of embodiment and its significance for understanding the mind-body relationship

Module #9
Phenomenology and the Lived Body
Exploring the phenomenological approach to understanding the body and its role in shaping our experience

Module #10
Merleau-Ponty and the Phenomenology of Perception
In-depth analysis of Maurice Merleau-Pontys phenomenological philosophy of the body

Module #11
The Body and Personal Identity
Examining the relationship between the body and personal identity, including issues of continuity and change

Module #12
Bodies in Space:The Importance of Embodiment
Analyzing the role of spatiality and embodiment in shaping our experience of the world

Module #13
The Body and Power:Foucault and Biopower
Introducing Michel Foucaults concept of biopower and its implications for understanding the body and power relations

Module #14
The Body and Culture:Social Constructivism
Exploring social constructivist theories of the body and their implications for understanding cultural and social norms

Module #15
Queering the Body:Gender, Sexuality, and Identity
Analyzing the intersection of gender, sexuality, and identity through the lens of queer theory

Module #16
Racialized Bodies:The Intersections of Race and Embodiment
Examining the intersections of race, embodiment, and identity, including issues of racialization and marginalization

Module #17
Disability and the Body:Ability, Normalcy, and Inclusion
Exploring the social and philosophical implications of disability and its relationship to the body

Module #18
The Body and Technology:From Prosthetics to Cyborgs
Analyzing the impact of technology on the body and our understanding of human identity

Module #19
Virtual Bodies:Identity and Reality in the Digital Age
Examining the implications of digital technologies on our understanding of the body and identity

Module #20
Neuroscience and the Body:Understanding the Brain-Mind Interface
Surveying recent advances in neuroscience and their implications for our understanding of the mind-body relationship

Module #21
Mindfulness and the Body:Eastern Perspectives on Embodiment
Exploring Eastern philosophical perspectives on the body and mindfulness, including Buddhism and Taoism

Module #22
The Body and Aesthetics:Beauty, Pain, and Pleasure
Analyzing the relationship between the body and aesthetics, including issues of beauty, pain, and pleasure

Module #23
The Body and Ethics:Autonomy, Agency, and Moral Responsibility
Examining the ethical implications of the body, including issues of autonomy, agency, and moral responsibility

Module #24
The Body and Politics:Bodily Autonomy and Social Justice
Exploring the political implications of the body, including issues of bodily autonomy and social justice

Module #25
Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion
Planning next steps in Philosophy of the Body: Mind, Matter, and Identity career

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Philosophy of the Body: Mind, Matter, and Identity ( 25 Modules )

Philosophy of the Body: Mind, Matter, and Identity
( 25 Modules )