2010 Spring PHIL 112-01
Bulletin Course Description Such topics as mind and body, the nature of thought, perception, consciousness, personal identity, and other minds. The relevance of cognitive psychology, neuroscience, and computer science to the philosophy of mind. Instructor: Einheuser, Flanagan, or Guzeldere
(Instructor named in bulletin description above may not be current. For current instructor, see listing below.)
Title PHILOSOPHY OF MIND Department PHIL Course Number 2010 Spring 112 Section Number 01 Primary Instructor Neander,Karen L Prerequisites
Synopsis of course content
This course is an entry level introduction to philosophy of mind. It will focus
on issues connected with the “Mind-Body” problem. Specifically, how do
minds or mental states emerge from our physical brains? Do we have a soul?
Do we have free will? What is consciousness? How do our minds represent
the world? We will explore some of the most prominent answers to these
questions that philosophers have given from Descartes until the present day,
with an emphasis on contemporary positions espoused during the 20th and
21st century.
Assignments
2 short (4 page) papers.
Class presentations.
Exams
End of term exam, based on a selection of questions that will be given out in
class each week.
Grade to be based on
see above
