PHI 253 - Philosophy of Mind

4 credits (Fall)

Examination of several issues in philosophy of mind. Topics include the metaphysics of mind (the mind-body problem, dualism, functionalism, eliminativism, and the computer paradigm), intentionality (internalism and externalism), and consciousness (subjectivity, the nature of qualitative experience). Readings from Descartes, Ryle, Smart, D. Lewis, Putnam, Dennett, Quine, Davidson, Searle, Churchland, Fodor, and Nagel.

Prerequisite: PHI 111 or PHI 121, with grade, S, C, or better.
Note: Plus-2 option available. Not offered every year.
Instructor: Fennell, Neisser