AP/PHIL2240 3.0 M: Introduction to the Philosophy of Mind
Offered by: PHIL
Session
Summer 2022
Term
S2
Format
LECT
Instructor
Calendar Description / Prerequisite / Co-Requisite
An introduction to metaphysical theories about the relationship between the mind and the body. We examine Descartes' mind-body dualism as well as 20th century theories including: behaviourism, the identity theory, machine and causal functionalism, instrumentalism, eliminativism, and emergentism.
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Professor Brian Huss
huss@yorku.ca
As the name suggests, this course is an introduction to some of the major issues in the philosophy of mind. Emphasis is on conceptual and empirical reasons for adopting or rejecting various theories about the mind.
Technical requirements for taking the course: This course is scheduled as a traditional, in-person class, but which will be supplemented with material on E-class. Although in-person attendance does not determine any part of students’ grades, they are responsible for material covered in class.
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Zoom@YorkU User Reference Guide
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Student Guide to eLearning at York University
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Times and locations: On campus, in person: T & R 11:30-2:30, DB 0010
Office hours: TBA
This is Philosophy of Mind: An Introduction
- Pete Mandik
- ISBN: 978-0-0470-67450-5
Please note that a second edition of this book will be coming out soon, but not until August, 2022. For this reason we will be using the first edition of the book. The information above is accurate. Do not buy the second edition of this book.
See course policies below.
TBA
to learn about various issues in philosophy of mind, as indicated by the course description above and the schedule below. to develop and improve: - parsing and evaluating complex arguments - presenting ideas and arguments in writing - presenting ideas orally
Course policies
Assignments and Grades:
5 short papers on reading materials
- lowest grade dropped, remaining 4 short papers = 60% of course grade
5 in-class quizzes on material covered in class
- lowest grade dropped, remaining 4 quizzes = 40% of course grade
Penalties for late papers or missed quizzes are left to my discretion and will be determined on a case-by-case basis. If you cannot take a quiz at the scheduled time, let me know as soon as possible. Generally, late short papers will not be accepted for any reason. (This is partly because your lowest short paper grade will be dropped automatically.) We will not accept assignments submitted by email.
- Academic Honesty
- Student Rights and Responsibilities
- Religious Observance
- Grading Scheme and Feedback
- 20% Rule
No examinations or tests collectively worth more than 20% of the final grade in a course will be given during the final 14 calendar days of classes in a term. The exceptions to the rule are classes which regularly meet Friday evenings or on Saturday and/or Sunday at any time, and courses offered in the compressed summer terms. - Academic Accommodation for Students with Disabilities
