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PHIL341
Consciousness and Naturalization
PHIL341 FA
Fall 96 Availability (Last Updated on Sat Mar 8 05:00:40 EST 1997
)
Section Limit Enrollment Available
01 15 6 9
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: Seminar
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level: UG Credit: 1.00
Gen Ed Area & Dept: HA PHIL
Prerequisites:
None
- Section 01
- Horst, S
- Times: ..W.... 7:00PM;
- Grading Mode: A/F
- Registration Preference (1 high to 6 low, 0=Excluded) Sr: 1, Jr: 2, So: 3, Fr: 0
- Major Preference Given
Last Updated on MAR-10-1997
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