Philosophy of mind & consciousness
Vocational qualification
In Richmond upon Thames
Description
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Type
Vocational qualification
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Location
Richmond upon thames
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Start date
Different dates available
Course Overview:
This course will critically examine the philosophical problem of ‘Mind and Body’ including some traditional Mind and Body theories.
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Subjects
- Philosophy
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
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Philosophy of mind & consciousness