PHIL 401 - Philosophy of Mind

Institution:

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

Subject:

Philosophy

Description:

Explores key theories central to our understanding of mentality: mind/body dualism, Identity Theory, Functionalism, Eliminativism, the Representational Theory of Mind, and the Intentional Stance. Compares and contrasts each theory, considering both the implications of their adoption, and what application looks like for different cases such as consciousness in nonhuman animals, brain disease or damage, and the impact on our conception of free will.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.commonwealthu.edu/

Phone Number:

(570) 389-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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