Topics in Brain, Behavior, and Cognition (470-0-1)

Topic

Science/Buddhism Practicum

Instructors

Kenneth Alan Paller

Meeting Info

Swift Hall 231: Thurs 2:00PM - 4:50PM

Overview of class

This is a seminar course for PhD students that will include hands-on experience interacting with Buddhist scholars and the process of providing scientific training for such scholars, leading to collaborative research. Students should already have a deep familiarity with cognitive neuroscience and at least some knowledge of philosophy of mind from a Buddhist perspective. Useful background could be acquired in Professor Grabowecky's course on Buddhist Psychology (Psych 249). Our approach will be one allied with the views expressed in Evan Thompson's (2015) book, "Waking, Dreaming, Being: Self and Consciousness in Neuroscience, Meditation, and Philosophy."

Registration Requirements

Permission of instruction.

Learning Objectives

Students will gain understanding of the Neuroscience-Buddhist dialogue, particularly in relation to scientific investigations of sleep and dreaming.

Teaching Method

Discussion 3hrs a week and overnight sleep studies

Class Materials (Required)

Waking, Dreaming, Being
Evan Thompson
2015
Columbia University Press
ISBN 978-0-231-13709-6

Class Attributes

Prerequisites apply, see description

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Pre-requisite: Student must be part of the Psychology PhD program to enroll.
Add Consent: Instructor Consent Required