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LGCS150 PO - Topics in Thought and Cognition

When Offered: Each fall.
Instructor(s): J. Abecassis
Credit: 1

Examination of topics in the history of thought directly pertaining to contemporary cognitive neurosciences.  The course will emphasize topics related to embodiment, affect, and consciousness.  Study of contemporary cognitive thought, e.g., Lakoff, Damasio, Dennett, with review of classical statements from ancient and Renaissance skepticism to Enlightenment rationalism and empiricism and later positivism and pragmatism. Emphasis of topics may vary. Letter grade only. Prerequisites: LGCS 010 PO  or PSYC 051 PO .
Satisfies the following General Education Requirement(s), subject to conditions explained in the Degree Requirements section of this Catalog:
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