PHIL 1120 - Minds and Machines

Institution:

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

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Description:

This course is an introduction to the philosophy of mind. Students will debate and write papers on the nature of mind, free will, personal identity, consciousness, artificial intelligence, and animal cognition. This is a communication-intensive course. When Offered: Fall annually. Cross Listed: (Students cannot obtain credit for both this course and IHSS 1964-Minds and Machines.) Credit Hours: 4

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

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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