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Academic Year 2000/2001
Consciousness and Naturalization
PHIL 341 FA
Consciousness is believed by many to be the last remaining mystery in a world that has otherwise been mapped out by the natural sciences. Some say that consciousness can be brought within a naturalistic worldview;
others hold that conscious experience
is something altogether different from the world of nature. In this course we will examine several important attempts to explain consciousness and to assess whether it is a purely natural phenomenon. In so doing, we
will also try to reach a clearer
understanding of what would and would not count as a naturalization of the mind.
MAJOR READINGS
Several book-length contemporary works on consciousness and naturalization. Readings will vary from year to year.
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
Weekly written synopses of readings. One term paper. Regular participation in class discussions.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS
This course requires permission of instructor. It is intended primarily for students who have already taken PHIL 241, PHILOSOPHY OF MIND. However, consideration will also be given to other philosophy majors, and to
advanced students in related areas
of psychology and neuroscience. Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE:
Students must still submit a completed
Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office.
COURSE FORMAT:
Lecture
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level:
UGRD
Credit:
1
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA PHIL
Grading Mode:
Student Option
Prerequisites:
NONE
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Last Updated on MAR-26-2001
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