Monash University Handbook 2011 Undergraduate - Unit

ATS2840 - Philosophy of mind

6 points, SCA Band 1, 0.125 EFTSL

Refer to the specific census and withdrawal dates for the semester(s) in which this unit is offered.

Level	Undergraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Arts
Offered	Caulfield Second semester 2011 (Day) Clayton First semester 2011 (Off-campus) Clayton Second semester 2011 (Day) Clayton Second semester 2011 (Off-campus) Clayton Summer semester A 2011 (Off-campus)
Coordinator(s)	Joshua May

Notes

Previously coded PHL2650

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

Written work: 60% (2500 words)
Exam: 40%

Chief examiner(s)

Dr Toby Handfield

Contact hours

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

This unit applies to the following area(s) of study

Philosophy

Prerequisites

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