Emotions: a Philosophical Introduction course on Coursera

Course on emotions

Emotions are essential to our life. Humans and animals experience them, there are also ongoing discussions about the possibility of emotions in machines. If you want to learn more about emotions, join the upcoming online course Emotions: a Philosophical Introduction.

What is the course Emotions: a Philosophical Introduction about?

The course Emotions: a Philosophical Introduction will cover a wide range of topics about emotions. It will focus on the biological meaning of emotions, the connection between emotions and consciousness, and on how emotions are linked with the whole body.

The topic of the course is connected with several research fields, such as

  • philosophy
  • neurology
  • psychology
  • anthropology
  • robotics

What will this course on emotions include?

The course will last for 6 weeks. During these weeks you will learn

  • where emotions come from
  • how many emotions there are
  • what the neuroanthropological approach to emotions is
  • what kinds of philosophies on emotions there are
  • possible existence of emotions in robots

During the course Emotions: a Philosophical Introduction there will be video lectures and PowerPoint presentations. There will also be some reading, provided to you free of charge. You will be also completing machine-graded exercises.

At the end of the course you will be able to critically analyze the information on emotions.

Does the course Emotions: a Philosophical Introduction require any special skills or knowledge?

The course Emotions: a Philosophical Introduction is designed to be understandable for everybody, so all audiences are welcome.

Where can I learn more about the course Emotions: a Philosophical Introduction?

Go to the course page to learn more about the course. You can also watch the awesome introduction video for the course.

Will there be a certificate for this course on emotions?

Students who complete the course Emotions: a Philosophical Introduction with the final result of 50% or more will be able to get a Statement of Accomplishment singed by the instructor. They can also purchase a Statement of Accomplishment with Signature track, which costs 49$ and can be used for future careers.

Is the course Emotions: a Philosophical Introduction free?

The course Emotions: a Philosophical Introduction is completely free.

How do I join the course Emotions: a Philosophical Introduction?

Go to the course page to join the course.