PHILOSOPHY OF MIND

Undergraduate

This course examines basic problems in philosophical psychology, such as the mind/body problem, intentionality, artificial intelligence, functionalism, the nature of consciousness, and virtual realities. Thinkers such as J. Searle, D. Dennett, J.J.C. Smart, J. Fodor, P. Churchland, F. Dretske, and K. Sterelny may be discussed. PREREQUISITE: One course in Philosophy or permission of the instructor Lectures: Three hours per week