PHI 270 - Philosophy of Mind,Brain and Consciousness

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SUNY College at Plattsburgh

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Description:

Survey of major historical and contemporary philosophic positions on the nature of consciousness and its relation to brain processes. Topics include mind/body dualism, materialism/physicalism, identity theses, epiphenomenalism, emergentism. Material drawn from the natural sciences as well as philosophy. (Spring). Liberal arts.

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.plattsburgh.edu

Phone Number:

(518) 564-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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