Course | Timetable | University of Fribourg

Introduction to Philosophy of Mind

Teaching

Teachers	Plomp Gijs
Description	In this seminar we will discuss the nature of the mind, its place in the universe and its relation to the body and the brain. We will learn to look clearly and critically at the positions taken by thinkers throughout the ages, moving from Descartes to Dennett, while we discuss topics such as dualism, functionalism, consciousness and of course zombies. After this class you should be able to explain the key concepts and theories in philosophy of mind, be able to critically evaluate the pros and cons of the presented theories, and extrapolate to understand their consequences and implications.
Comments	Start: Tuesday, 20th of February 2018, Room C-0.104. Limited 40 students.
Available seats	40
Softskills	No
Off field	Yes
BeNeFri	No
Mobility	No
UniPop	No

Bibliography

The course will follow this textbook:

Philosophy of Mind, a contemporary introduction, 3rd edition, by John Heil

see: https://www.routledge.com/products/9780415891752

Each class will have additional required reading in the form of original texts.

Assignment

Valid for the following curricula:
Culture, Politics and Religion in Pluralist Societies 90 [MA] Version: SA18_MA_PA_bi_v02 Options > Political and Normative (Dis)order > ANTHRO 3 Interdisciplinaire
Culture, Politics and Religion in Pluralist Societies 90 [MA] Version: SA18_MA_PA_bi_v01 Option > Option (Dés)ordres politiques et normatifs > ANTHRO 3 Interdisciplinaire
Education / Psychology 90 [MA] Version: SA20_MA_VP_de_v01 Wahlpflichtmodule > Basics in Psychology
Psychology 30 [MA] Version: SA18_MA_P2_fr_de_bil_v01 Basics Module

Assessments methods	By rating, By success/failure
Descriptions of Exams	Written exam