Philosophy of Mind

Richmond and Hillcroft Adult Community College

Course

In Twickenham

£ 137 + VAT

Description

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    Course

  • Location

    Twickenham

  • Start date

    Different dates available

This course will critically examine the philosophical problem of ‘Mind and Body’ including some traditional Mind and Body theories.

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Twickenham (London)
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Richmond Road, TW1 3BB

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Course programme

This course will critically examine the philosophical problem of ‘Mind and Body’ including some traditional Mind and Body theories. It will also explore the central issues of consciousness and some metaphysical problems related to it. Personal Identity, the concept of the Self and how we relate to it will also be explored. Week 1

Introduction to Philosophy of Mind
Mind and Brain distinction
Mental Events and Physical Events
The Problem of Other Minds

Week 2

Theories of the Mind
Arguments for and against
Dualism and Monism

Week 3

Dualist Theories
Interactionism, Epiphenomenalism, Parallelism week 4

Monist Theories
Materialism
Logical Behaviourism
Brain-Mind Identity Theory
Double Aspect Theory
week 5

The Self
The Problems of the Self
Personal Identity
Week 6

What is Death?
Death, Soul and Immortality
Is it possible to survive one’s bodily death?

Week 7

The Nature of Consciousness
Computers and Consciousness
Week 8

Consciousness and the Body
Understanding Bodily Existence

Week 9

The Meaning of Life Week 10

Revision, Questions and Discussion

Philosophy of Mind

£ 137 + VAT