Philosophy 319 - Philosophy of Psychology

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Colgate University

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M. Clark This course explores philosophical questions about the aims, methods, and consequences of the psychological sciences (such as social psychology, developmental psychology, and cognitive neuroscience). What is the relationship between the kinds of explanations different disciplines give of human behavior and cognition And what is the relationship between any expert approach to human activity, and the ordinary, commonsense methods we have for understanding each other and predicting behavior Students read contemporary philosophical work that directly confronts these questions. Students critically examine potential answers, paying special attention to what each answer implies about ongoing controversies over the proper interpretation of such key concepts as "pain," "attention," "belief," and "charac

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.colgate.edu

Phone Number:

(315) 228-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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