PHIL 155
PHILOSOPHY OF NEUROSCIENCE
This course explores the philosophy behind neuroscience, introducing students to general concepts in the philosophy of science and looking at key puzzles specific to neuroscience. Is the mind observable? How should we think about fMRI images and what they can tell us? What makes mental disorders so hard to study? And what can future neuroscientists do to overcome current challenges?
Prerequisites & course information
Short Title: PHILOSOPHY OF NEUROSCIENCE Department: Philosophy Grade Mode: Standard Letter Course Type: Lecture Distribution Group: Distribution Group I Credit Hours: 3 Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Undergraduate, Undergraduate Professional or Visiting Undergraduate level students. Course Level: Undergraduate Lower-Level
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026–2027