Philosophy 438S - Seminar: Philosophy of Psychology

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Hamilton College

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Many of the ideas in contemporary psychology derive from long-standing philosophical positions, and philosophers have increasingly drawn on the results from cognitive science to ground their claims and theories. Some philosophers even engage in experimental research, in addition to interpretation and criticism of such research. We will examine the interface between philosophy and psychology. Topics include: the mind-body problem; introspection and self-knowledge; behaviorist psychology; the computational theory of mind; evolutionary psychology; consciousness and subjectivity. Prerequisite, Three courses in philosophy, or permission of instructor. Maximum enrollment, 12. Pereplyotchik.

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.hamilton.edu

Phone Number:

(315) 859-4011

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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