MONASH UNIVERSITY FACULTY HANDBOOKS
Arts Undergraduate Handbook 1996
Published by Monash University
Clayton, Victoria 3168, Australia
Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996
PHL2650
Philosophy of mind
Richard Holton
8 points + 2 hours per week + Second semester + Clayton + Prerequisites:
First-year philosophy
Synopsis The central concern of this subject will be the nature of
consciousness in humans. This will involve an examination of the major theories
of the mind/body relationship, and also involve the question whether some kind
of non-biological entity, such as a computer or an android, could reason, have
feelings, or be a moral agent.
Assessment Two essays (2500 words each): 40% each + Optional replacement
of one essay by a 3-hour examination
Prescribed texts
- Rosenthal D M (ed.) The nature of mind OUP, 1991
- A collection of readings available from the department
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