Philosophy 28.1 - Problems in the Philosophy of Psychology

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CUNY Brooklyn College

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3 hours; 3 credits Philosophical questions raised by psychoanalysis, behaviorism, cognitive science, and sociobiology. Philosophical problems related to theories of unconscious mental processes, repressed memories, multiple personality, mental illness, innate knowledge, the origins of concepts of truth and moral rightness, animal cognition. Theories of classical and contemporary thinkers critically examined. Prerequisite: One course in philosophy or Core Studies 10 or Core Curriculum 2.1 or permission of the chairperson.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.brooklyn.cuny.edu

Phone Number:

(718) 951-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

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Semester

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