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PHIL262: Body and Mind |
This course explores the relationship between the body and the mind. It introduces students to the central issues in contemporary philosophy of mind, focusing on the issue of whether the mind can be incorporated into the scientific picture of the world. The first part of the course will consist of a survey of competing philosophical theories of the mind: dualism, behaviourism, the identity theory, and functionalism. The second half will consist of a discussion of some topical issues in contemporary philosophy of mind and cognitive science. What is the nature of phenomenal (subjective) experience? Is a physical theory of consciousness possible? Is there a language of thought? If so, what is its nature? How do mental states represent the world? Does neurophysiology show us that common-sense psychology is scientifically not respectable?
| Credit Points: | 4 |
| Contact Hours: | 3 |
| When Offered: |
2009 - Unit offered in 2009
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| Staff Contact: |
Professor Peter Menzies |
| Prerequisites: |
12cp or admission to GDipPhil
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| NCCWs: | PHIL362
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| Unit Designations: |
Science
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Graded
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| Offered By: |
Department of Philosophy |
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