? Credit Points : 40  ? SCQF Level : 10  ? Acronym : PPL-3-PML-PH

The material covers a wide range of issues in current philosophy of mind and philosophy of language and their historical antecedents.

Material in philosophy of mind will be drawn from the following areas; metaphysics of mind (materialism and dualism, identity theories, functionalism, mental causation), mental phenomena (phenomenal consciousness, intentionality, action and intention, emotions), epistemology of mind (theory theory vs simulation, introspection, first-person authority).

Material in philosophy of language will be drawn from the following areas: theories of meaning, reference and proper names, pragmatics, rule following, truth.

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

? Costs : None.

? This course has variants for part year visiting students, as follows

• Philosophy of Mind and Language (VS1) (Not being delivered)
• Philosophy of Mind and Language (VS2) (Not being delivered)

Home subject area

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

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Not being delivered

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) 30 minutes per week for 18 weeks

All of the following classes

Type Day Start End Area Lecture Monday 12:10 13:00 Central Lecture Thursday 12:10 13:00 Central

? Additional Class Information : Tutorials: by arrangement

The coursework involves close and critical analysis of various historical and current views on central issues in philosophy of mind and language (including philosophical logic). 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 will be by 3-hour examination in the June diet.

The Course Secretary should be the first point of contact for all enquiries.

Course Secretary

Mrs Moira Avraam
Tel : (0131 6)50 3661
Email : Moira.Avraam@ed.ac.uk

Course Organiser

Dr Jesper Kallestrup
Email : jesper.kallestrup@ed.ac.uk

Course Website : http://www.arts.ed.ac.uk/philosophy/study_html/vade_mecum/

School Website : http://www.ppls.ed.ac.uk/

College Website : http://www.hss.ed.ac.uk/