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Philosophy of Mind
PHIL241 SP
This course will be devoted to an examination of several questions about the nature of the mind, such as the relationship between mind and body, the ontological status of the mind and the nature of our access to mental
states. Twentieth-century
approaches to the mind, including behaviorism, reductive and eliminative materialism, functionalism, artificial intelligence and cognitive science will be examined against a backdrop of Cartesian assumptions about the
nature of the mind and our ways of kn
owing it
MAJOR READINGS
Readings mainly from contemporary sources.
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
Take-home examinations, short (2-3 page) papers weekly.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS
Although there are no formal prerequisites to this course, some background in philosophical issues and argumentation will be assumed. Students who are interested in cognitive science and related areas in psychology,
linguistics and computer science,
but have no background in philosophy, may take the course, but should be prepared to work at a relatively advanced level. 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:
NONE
Grading Mode:
Graded
Prerequisites:
NONE
Last Updated on MAR-24-2000
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