PHIL345L - Philosophy of Mind

3 Credit(s)

Liberal Arts
The content of this course is devoted to considering some core enduring problems in the philosophy of mind, as well as examining some problems that have been the focus of recent debates. The most prominent theories of the nature of the mind and its relationship to the brain will be examined. Further topics that may be covered in this course include recent metaphysical debates over the nature of mental causation, the problem of consciousness, and the nature of intentionality. Other topics that may be covered include problems that lie at the intersection between the philosophy of mind and other philosophical sub-disciplines such as epistemology and philosophy of language, as well as foundational issues in cognitive science. For instance, debates over the possibility of artificial intelligence, the extent and nature of animal cognition, the nature of mental content, the nature of concepts, and problems of self-knowledge may be examined.

Offered When: Every three years.
Prerequisite(s): PHIL 101L