Course detail: PHIL244
PHILOSOPHY OF MIND
In this course, we will investigate the nature of the human mind from a philosophical perspective. We will do this by contrasting our mental lives with the cognitive activities of non-human animals and with the operations of computers. Do either animals or computers have beliefs, desires, and experiences? If they do, do they also have the same ethical rights and responsibilities as humans? If they don't, does this cast any doubt on the reality of our own mental lives? Throughout, we will contrast philosophical arguments with empirical findings in psychology, cognitive science, and artificial intelligence.
Fall 2009
Section 401 - LEC
Day and Time
- Days: MW Time: 1000AM-1100AM
Instructors
- CAMP, ELISABETH MAURA
Cross Listings
- PPE 244401
- VLST244401
Section 402 - REC
RECITATION
Day and Time
- Days: F Time: 1000AM-1100AM
Instructors
- WINEGAR, BRADFORD R
Cross Listings
- PPE 244402
- VLST244402
Section 403 - REC
RECITATION
Day and Time
- Days: F Time: 1100AM-1200PM
Instructors
- WINEGAR, BRADFORD R
Cross Listings
- PPE 244403
- VLST244403
Section 404 - REC
RECITATION
Day and Time
- Days: F Time: 1200PM-0100PM
Instructors
- GUILLOT LAND, JAVIER E
Cross Listings
- PPE 244404
- VLST244404
Section 405 - REC
RECITATION
Day and Time
- Days: F Time: 0100PM-0200PM
Instructors
- GUILLOT LAND, JAVIER E
Cross Listings
- PPE 244405
- VLST244405