(in Polish) K: Irrational beliefs WF-FI-1123-KFPIEK201
The aim of the on-line seminar is to introduce into the main issues and problems concerning philosophical investigations into irrational beliefs such as dellusions, hallucinations or conspiracy beliefs. First, we will discuss the backgroud of the problem, the notion of beliefs and its importance for the philosophy of mind and cognitive science. Next we will investigate in the rich field of the mental phenomena which we can call an irrational.
(in Polish) E-Learning
(in Polish) Grupa przedmiotów ogólnouczenianych
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ECTS [2 ECTS = 30 (25) hours]:
participation in the lecture: 0-30 hours
preparation for the exam: 30-60 hours
Total hours (average): 60 [60/30 (25) = 4]
Number of ECTS: 4
• Knowledge: student knows and understand the problems of beliefs and its rational character. He/She recognizes the basic philosophical problems concerning beliefs. He/She understands the specific relation between philosophy, psychiatry and cognitive science.
• Abilities: student single-handedly reads and understands the more philosophical articles concerning philosophy and psychology of beliefs.
• Expertise: student efficiently organizes his/her work.
Assessment criteria
Seminar with the element of the lecture. Joint reading of texts and discussion.
• 2 - student doesn't know the sources and basic issues of philosophy of cognitive science. He/She doesn't recognize the most important thesis and problems concerning this discipline.
• 3 - student badly knows the sources and basic issues of philosophy of cognitive science. He/She has a problem with recognize the most important thesis and problems concerning this discipline.
• 4 - student knows the sources and basic issues of philosophy of cognitive science. He/She recognizes the most important thesis and problems concerning this discipline.
• 5 - student very good knows the f sources and basic issues of philosophy of cognitive science. He recognizes the most important thesis and problems concerning this discipline, and he/she can use this knowledge into philosophical discussion.
Exam - Oral Exam (on Ms Teams) and/or writing an essay
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Bibliography
Selected literature:
Adams, R. A., Brown, H. R., Friston K. J. (2014). Bayesian inference, predictive coding and delusions. Avant, 3(5), 51-88. DOI: 10.26913/50302014.0112.0004.
Bortolotti, L. (2010). Delusions and Other Irrational Beliefs. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Bortolotti L. (2018). „Delusions and Three Myths of Irrational Belief”. In: Delusions in Context. (eds) L. Bortolotti. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham.
Cohen, L. J. (1981). Can human irrationality be experimentally demonstrated? The Behavioral and Brain Sciences, 4, 317-370.
Corlett P. (2018). „Delusions and Prediction Error”. In: Delusions in Context. (eds) L. Bortolotti. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham.
Madsen, J. K., Bailey, R., Pilditch, T. (2017). „Growing a Bayesian Conspiracy Theorist: An AgentBased Model”. In: Gunzelmann, G and Howes, A and Tenbrink, T and Davelaar, E, (eds.) Proceedings
of the 39th Annual Meetng of the Cognitive Science Society (CogSci 2017). 2657-2662. Cognitive Science Society.
McKay, R., Langdon, R., and Coltheart, M. (2005). ‘Sleights of mind': Delusions, defences, and self deception. Cognitive Neuropsychology 10(4), 305-326.
Whitson, J. A., Galinksy A. D. (2008). Lacking Control Increases Illusory Pattern Perception. Science,
Oct 3. ;322(5898), 115-7. DOI: 10.1126/science.1159845.
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