PHIL341 - Topics in Philosophy of Mind

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Academic Year 2002/2003

Topics in Philosophy of Mind
PHIL 341 FA

Crosslistings:
PHIL 541

This course will explore recent discussions in philosophy of mind. Topics will change from year to year. Past and planned topics include: mental representation, consciousness and naturalization, concepts, mental causation and the relation between mind and metaphysics. This course is intended for advanced majors in philosophy and the sciences of cognition. Students should take either PHIL241 (Philosophy of Mind) or PHIL233 (Philosophy of Language) prior to this course.

MAJOR READINGS

Several book-length works. 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 always offered as a seminar for philosophy majors, who should take PHIL241 or PHIL233 before taking this course. In some years, it will also be appropriate for students with advanced background in one or more of the sciences of cognition (neuroscience, psychology, linguistics, computer science). Students should visit the instructor's website at registration time to find more definite information on the topic and readings.

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.

The instructor of this course will not be using the on-line wait list. If you are interested in this course, please contact the instructor directly.

COURSE FORMAT: Seminar

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD Credit: 1 Gen Ed Area Dept: HA PHIL Grading Mode: Student Option

Prerequisites: PHIL241 OR PHIL233

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Horst,Steven W.

Times: .M.W... 02:40PM-04:00PM; Location: FISK114

Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: 12)

SR. major: Jr. major:

SR. non-major: Jr. non-major: SO: FR:

Special Attributes:

Permission: Permission of Instructor Required

Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-18-2003