PHIL 6740 - Philosophy of Mind

Institution:

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

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Description:

A study of some current issues in philosophical psychology and philosophy of psychology. The following are representative of the questions discussed: Is a person identical with his body Is consciousness a brain process Can computers think Do avowals have truth-value Is psychology possible Occasionally additional topics are selected from such areas as phenomenology (Merleau-Ponty, Sartre) and structuralism (Levi-Strauss, Barthes). When Offered: Offered on availability of instructor. Credit Hours: 4

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4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.rpi.edu

Phone Number:

(518) 276-6000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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