ATS2840 · Philosophy of mind

Overview

In this unit you will explore some philosophical questions about the nature of mind, in particular the question of whether consciousness is irreducibly non-physical. You will look at all of the major theories of the mind/body relationship, and also examine the nature of various kinds of mental phenomena.

Areas of study: Philosophy

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

Within semester assessment: 100%

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.

Learning outcomes

1. identify and explain key ideas in the philosophy of mind;
2. compare and contrast theories on different types of mental phenomena;
3. critique and evaluate theories on the metaphysics of Mind;
4. communicate critical arguments relevant to philosophy of mind in academic writing, supported by appropriate scholarly sources.

Workload

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.