2024

Topics on Philosophy and Psychology

Name: Topics on Philosophy and Psychology
Code: FIL14422D
3 ECTS
Duration: 15 weeks/78 hours
Scientific Area: Philosophy, Psychology

Teaching languages: Portuguese
Languages of tutoring support: Portuguese, English
Regime de Frequência: Presencial

Presentation

Optional.

Sustainable Development Goals

Learning Goals

To foster the dialogue with Psychology and deepen some themes addressed by both scientific areas, Philosophy and Psychology

To promote Transdisciplinary Thinking

To promote thinking based on case study and scientific evidence

To practice formally correct, conceptually accurate, and well-structured academic work

To develop presentation, communication and cooperative work skills

Contents

Dialogues between Philosophy and Psychology: some problems and themes

1.Emotions and affection/affectivity. Transdisciplinary perspectives of Emotions. Psychological processes in Emotions.

2. Psychological perspectives on well-being. Eudaimonic and Hedonic perspectives. Psychological well-being and Subjective weel-being

3. Professional care and Psychotherapy. Philosophical traditions and foundations in the practice of contemporary psychotherapies. The Psychotherapy Integration movement.

4. Mind-Body-Brain. Sleep and dreams. Memory.

Teaching Methods

Texts reading, discussion and analysis of clinical cases and empirical experiences, are intended to promote the dialogue and questioning of students on themes of Philosophy and Psychology, within the scope of this optional curricular unit, that are relevant to the work of students who choose it.

Sessions held by guest lecturers or participation in scientific meetings may be included.

The assessment will take into account: a) attendance and active participation, in person or online depending on the situation (25%); b) the development of a brief essay on a relevant issue within the curricular unit, for the ongoing PhD research work of each student (50%) and; c) its presentation and discussion in the group/class (25%) at an intermediate point in its development process.