PHI 271 - Neurophilosophy

4 credits (Fall or Spring)

This course examines the current “neuroscientific image” of mind and person, investigating the conceptual and ethical issues it raises. Neurophilosophy involves both the application of neurobiological findings to philosophical questions and the application of philosophical critique to the findings of neuroscience. Questions include: What is the neural basis of mental representation, consciousness, and the self? Is psychology reducible to neurobiology? What legal and ethical issues attend the new techniques of neural monitoring and intervention?

Prerequisite: PHI 111 or PHI 121, with grade, S, C, or better; courses in neuroscience with grade, S, C, or better may substitute for PHI 111 with consent of the instructor.
Note: Plus-2 option available.
Instructor: Neisser