PHIL2643 - Philosophy of Mind

Semester 2, 2013  |  Credit Points: 6

Coordinator: Ben Ellis Bramble
Email: ben.bramble@sydney.edu.au

Description

An introduction to modern theories of the nature of mind, and some important contemporary issues in the philosophy of mind. Topics will include the problem of mental representation (how can minds think about the world?), the relationship of minds to brains, and the problem of consciousness.

Assessments

1x2500wd essay (60%) and 1x2000wd take-home exam (40%)

Classes

1x2-hr lecture/week, 1x1-hr tutorial/week

Prerequisites

12 Junior credit points in Philosophy

Prohibitions

PHIL2213, PHIL3213, PHIL2205

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