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THE UNIVERSITY of EDINBURGHDEGREE REGULATIONS & PROGRAMMES OF STUDY 2007/2008
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Theories of Mind (Philosophy MSc) (P01281)? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 11 ? Acronym : PPL-P-MSCTOM In these seminars we will look at psychological explanation and mental structure, and consider the relation between psychological explanation and more traditional philosophical questions. In particular, are psychologists attempting to explain the same phenomena as philosophers? We also discuss philosophical approaches to explaining the nature of conscious experience, the place of mental states in the causal structure of the world, and the commitments of folk psychology. Entry Requirements? Costs : None. Subject AreasHome subject areaPhilosophy, (School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences, Schedule I) Delivery Information? Normal year taken : Postgraduate ? Delivery Period : Semester 2 (Blocks 3-4) ? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 12 weeks First Class Information
All of the following classes
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 a 2500 word essay.
Contact and Further InformationThe Course Secretary should be the first point of contact for all enquiries. Course Secretary Miss Toni Noble Course Organiser Dr Josefa Toribio-Mateas Course Website : http://www.philosophy.ed.ac.uk School Website : http://www.ppls.ed.ac.uk/ College Website : http://www.hss.ed.ac.uk/ |
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