Skip to main content
KBS_Icon_questionmark link-ico
Study Abroad at King’s
Study

Go to…

Philosophy of Mind II: Special Topics (15 credits)

Key information

  • Module code:

    7AAN2062

  • Level:

    7

  • Semester:

      Spring

  • Credit value:

    15

Module description

This module will be a sustained engagement with the question how we acquire on the basis of perception a belief in the continued existence unperceived of the ordinary physical objects that we perceive. This also raises fundamental questions about the relation between the metaphysics, phenomenology, and epistemology of perception.

Educational aims & objectives

Students will acquire:

  • an advanced understanding of one or more central problems concerning Philosophy of Mind
  • an understanding of the central claims, arguments and solutions to be found in contemporary discussions of these topics

Department

Module description disclaimer

King’s College London reviews the modules offered on a regular basis to provide up-to-date, innovative and relevant programmes of study. Therefore, modules offered may change. We suggest you keep an eye on the course finder on our website for updates.

Please note that modules with a practical component will be capped due to educational requirements, which may mean that we cannot guarantee a place to all students who elect to study this module.

Please note that the module descriptions above are related to the current academic year and are subject to change.