Philosophy 289PM - Advanced Studies in Philosophy: 'Advanced Studies in Philosophy of 'Mind'
Philosophy of Mind
Spring
2020
01
4.00
Laura Sizer
TTH 11:30AM-12:45PM
Mount Holyoke College
110514
Clapp Laboratory 225
lsizer@mtholyoke.edu
This course focuses on the relationship between minds and bodies, and the nature of mental phenomena. We will consider how typically mental features such as thoughts, sensations, emotions and consciousness can emerge out of the seemingly unthinking, unfeeling, grey matter of the brain. We will consider some historical responses to these issues but will focus on insights provided by contemporary philosophy and sciences of the mind, including neuroscience.
Prereq: 4 credits in Philosophy.
Students will learn to read and critically analyze primary research articles in a number of different fields, and are expected to write a series of short papers and complete a final project.