PHIL 338 - Philosophy of Psychology

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Willamette University

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An examination of the philosophical foundations of psychology. Questions addressed are: Does a scientific study of the mind differ in crucial respects from a scientific study of the physical world, or is psychology instead a natural science like physics, chemistry, and biology? Are the foundations of cognitive science tenable? For example, does it make sense to think of the brain as an information processor? What is the nature of mental illness, e.g. what does it mean for a mind to not function properly? Prerequisite: PHIL 110 or consent of instructor. Offering: Alternate years Instructor: Coleman

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1.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.willamette.edu

Phone Number:

(503) 370-6300

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

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Semester

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