PHL2650

Philosophy of Mind ( 6 points, SCA Band 1, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: Ian Gold

Offered:
Clayton First semester 2005 (Day)

Synopsis: This unit is concerned with some philosophical questions about the nature of consciousness, in particular with the question whether consciousness is irreducibly non-physical. We shall look at all of the major theories of the mind/body relationship, and we shall also examine the prospects for the creation of artificial intelligence and conscious computers. www.arts.monash.edu.au/phil/undergraduate/lateryear.html

Assessment: Two essays (1750 words each): 80% + Examination (1 hour): 20% + One essay may optionally be replaced by a 2-hour examination.

Contact Hours: 2 hours (1 x 1 hour lecture and 1 x 1 hour tutorial) per week

Prerequisites: Students with first-year level units to the value of 24 points in any faculty by permission.