Psychology 251 - Philosophy of Psychology

Institution:

Moravian University

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An examination of philosophical and empirical theories of the mind. Main questions will be: What is the mind? How does the mind relate to the brain and behavior? Can the mind be studied scientifi cally? What is the nature of conscious experience? Different accounts of the nature of mind will be discussed such as behaviorism, materialism, and functionalism. In addition, we will survey main approaches to the mind found in contemporary cognitive science, a multi-disciplinary fi eld consisting of (among other things) artifi cial intelligence, cognitive psychology, cognitive neuroscience and philosophy. Staff

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.moravian.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 861-1360

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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