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Philosophy Of Mind

Key information

  • Module code:

    7AAN2061

  • Level:

    7

  • Semester:

      Autumn

  • Credit value:

    20

Module description

This course focuses on questions in the philosophy of mind. We will approach this topic by thinking through some problems that arise from reflecting on the metaphysics and epistemology of the mind. What is a mind? How does the mind relate to the brain and our behaviour? What is consciousness? What bearing do these metaphysical questions have on the following epistemological question: what is the difference between the way in which we know about our own minds, and how we know about the minds of others? In addressing these questions, we will cover topics central to contemporary philosophical discussions of the metaphysics and epistemology of mind.

Assessment details

Formative assessment: two 1,500-2,000-word essays.
Summative assessment: one two-hour exam (100%).

Teaching pattern

One weekly one-hour lecture and one weekly one-hour seminar.

Department

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