Listed in: Philosophy, as PHIL-333
Formerly listed as: PHIL-33
Joseph G. Moore (Section 01)
An introduction to philosophical problems concerning the nature of the mind. Central to the course is the mind-body problem—the question of whether there is a mind (or soul or self) that is distinct from the body, and the question of how thought, feelings, sensations, and so on, are related to states of the brain and body. In connection with this, we will consider, among other things, the nature of consciousness, mental representation, the emotions, self-knowledge, and persons.
Requisite: One course in Philosophy. Limited to 25 students. Fall semester. Professor Moore
Section 01
M 02:00 PM - 03:20 PM BARR 102
W 02:00 PM - 03:20 PM BARR 102
This is preliminary information about books for this course. Please contact your instructor or the Academic Coordinator for the department, before attempting to purchase these books.
| ISBN | Title | Publisher | Author(s) | Comment | Book Store | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Descartes' Baby: How The Science of Child Development Explains What Makes Us Human | Basic Books | Paul Bloom | Required | Amherst Books | TBD | |
| Matter and Consciousness - Third Edition | MIT Press, c. 1991 | Paul M. Churchland | Required | Amherst Books | TBD | |
| The Nature of Mind | Oxford University Press | David M. Rosenthal | Not Required | TBD |
These books are available locally at Amherst Books.