Theories of Mind (Philosophy Hons) (U00165)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : PPL-3-THMI-PH

Seminar discussions will cover issues in recent Philosophy of Mind, including: the nature of psychological explanation, the nature of conscious experience, the causal efficacy of mental states, embodied cognition, ontological commitments of common-sense Psychology, perception and spatial representation. Particular attention will be paid to the ways in which the literature in psychology informs these philosophical issues.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : Philosophy 2A (PP0033) or Philosophy 2B (PP0034)

? Costs : None.

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Philosophy, (School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences, Schedule I)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Semester 2 (Blocks 3-4)

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 12 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
13/01/2006	14:00	15:50	Room G.03, William Robertson Building	Central

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Friday	14:00	15:50	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

The coursework involves close and critical analysis of various historical and current views on central issues in theories of mind. Students are asked to read, critically assess and discuss some of the most important texts in these fields. Students are encouraged to develop their skills in individual research through the writing of essays, and to develop their critical, analytic and communication skills through informal discussion and oral presentations in tutorial groups.

Assessment Information

Assessment will be by 2-hour examination in the June diet. Senior Honours students may opt to write a long essay (approximately 6000 words) in lieu of the final exam.