AP/PHIL3265 3.0 M: Philosophy of Mind
Offered by: PHIL
Session
Summer 2022
Term
S2
Format
LECT
Instructor
Calendar Description / Prerequisite / Co-Requisite
Topics covered include the ontological status of the mind, the nature of mental causation, consciousness and its relation to our status as rational persons equipped with free will. Other possible questions include: Is language necessary for thought? Can some nonhuman animals think? What is the relationship between emotions and rationality? Prerequisite: AP/PHIL 2160 3.00 or AP/PHIL 2240 3.00. Course credit exclusion: GL/PHIL 3657 3.00.
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Professor Brian Huss
huss@yorku.ca
This course is an overview of some of the main topics and theories in contemporary analytic philosophy of mind and the history of the philosophy of mind. Topically, the focus is on the ‘metaphysics of mind’. Methodologically, the focus is on the production and evaluation of arguments.
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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Times and locations: On campus, in person: M,W 11:30-2:30, DB 1005
Office hours: TBA
Philosophy of Mind: A Guide And Anthology
- John Heil (ed.)
- ISBN: 0-19-925383-8
See course policies below
TBA
Students should learn about various issues in the philosophy of mind, as indicated by the course description above and the schedule below. In addition, it is expected that students will improve upon their ability to:
- parse and evaluate complex arguments
- present their own ideas and arguments in writing
- present their own ideas orally
Course policies
Assignments and Grades: Details yet to be determined, but roughly:
- 4-5 short paper on reading material. approximately 30%-50% of course grade.
- 3-5 in-class quizzes on material covered in class. approximately 30%-50% of course grade.
- possibly, an essay or take-home final due during the finals period. approximately
10-40% 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.
- 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
