PHIL 218 - Philosophy of Mind

Institution:

Knox College

Subject:

Description:

This course examines the relationship between the mind and the natural world. Accordingly, it will consider the following topics: 1) What is the relationship between the mind and the body 2) Given that cognitive processes are rule-bound processes, are these rules learned or innate 3) Do these rules permit objective knowledge, i.e., knowledge of the world as it is in and of itself 4) What explains the semantic content of cognitive states 5) What is consciousness 6) What is the status of computer intelligence W. Young

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.knox.edu

Phone Number:

(309) 341-7000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Trimester

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