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PHIL2643: Philosophy of Mind

2024 unit information

An introduction to modern theories of the nature of mind, and some important contemporary issues in the philosophy of mind. Topics will include the problem of mental representation (how can minds think about the world?), the relationship of minds to brains, and the problem of consciousness.

Unit details and rules

Managing faculty or University school:

Philosophy

Code PHIL2643
Academic unit Philosophy
Credit points 6
Prerequisites:
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12 credit points at 1000 level in Philosophy
Corequisites:
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None
Prohibitions:
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PHIL3213 or PHIL2205 or PHIL2213 or PHIL3643
Assumed knowledge:
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None

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

  • LO1. Understanding of various terms that are general to Anglo-American philosophy and further
  • LO2. Capacity to form arguments
  • LO3. Developing a critical and enquiring attitude to questions
  • LO4. Learn to read philosophy

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Session MoA ?  Location Outline ? 
Semester 2 2024
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
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Session MoA ?  Location Outline ? 
Semester 2 2020
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 2 2021
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 2 2021
Normal day Remote
Semester 2 2022
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 2 2022
Normal day Remote
Semester 2 2023
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

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