Philosophy of Mind

PHI4170.01
Course System Home Terms Spring 2017 Philosophy of Mind

Course Description

Summary

What could we possibly know better than our own mind? It turns out to be a pretty complicated question.  What is the nature of mind? Is it fundamentally non-physical? Is it just the brain?  If not, how can it make a difference in the world? If it is, can we account for the richness of conscious experience? We鈥檒l talk about these questions along with issues such as the content of mental states, intentionality, and the problem of other minds.

Prerequisites

One previous course in philosophy or permission of instructor.

Please contact the faculty member : escully@bennington.edu

Instructor

  • Eileen Scully

Day and Time

Academic Term

Spring 2017

Credits

4

Course Level

4000

Maximum Enrollment

18