PH 321A - Philosophy of Mind

Institution:

Merrimack College

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Description:

The central question addressed in philosophy of mind is: how does the mind interact with the body? This course will begin by considering the historical and contemporary theories that attempt to address the problem of interactionism, including Dualism, Behaviorism, the Identity Theory, Functionalism, and Embodied Cognition. The second half of the course will be devoted to discussing a number of the following topics: Intentionality, Personal Identity, Consciousness, Qualia, Language, and Social Cognition. Prerequisite: PH112 and another course in philosophy or the permission of the instructor. Three hours a week.

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.merrimack.edu

Phone Number:

(978) 837-5000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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