PHIL 2039 - Philosophy of Mind
North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2021
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code PHIL 2039 Course Philosophy of Mind Coordinating Unit Philosophy Term Semester 1 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 3 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Prerequisites At least 12 units of Level I undergraduate study Incompatible PHIL 2016 or PHIL 3016 Assessment Two essays (2500 words each) 50% each Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Jonathan Opie
Course Coordinator: Professor Gerard O'BrienCourse Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
- Introduce students to three central problems in the philosophy of mind: the metaphysical status of mental states, the capacity for mental representation, and the nature of consciousness.
- Be aware of the main philosophical positions in philosophy of mind.
- Have experience in analyzing and critiquing written arguments.
- Show improvement in problem solving and critical reasoning skills.
- Be able to discuss and debate philosophical issues in a group setting.
University Graduate Attributes
No information currently available.
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
There is no set text book for the course. Readings will be made available on MyUni throughtout the semester.Recommended Resources
The following textbook is a useful resource for the course:
Kim, Jaegwon (2010) *Philosophy of Mind*, Westview Press; Third Edition.Online Learning
Lecture notes will be made available on MyUni each week, and the lectures will be recorded. To prepare for workshops, you are required to answer a set of workshop questions. These will be made available on MyUni in the week preceding the workshop. -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
- Lectures. There are two online lectures each week, which can be viewed on MyUni via Echo 360.
- Workshops. Workshops will help you develop skills of analysis and verbal communication. To prepare for the workshops, please submit brief written answers to the questions made available each week on MyUni.
Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
2 x 1-hour lectures per week 24 hours per semester 1 x 1-hour worshop per week 12 hours per semester 4 hours assignment preparation per week 48 hours per semester 3 hours tutorial preparation per week 36 hours per semester 3 hours reading per week 36 hours per semester TOTAL WORKLOAD 156 hours per semester Learning Activities Summary
Topic 1: The Metaphysical Status of Mental States
Dualism, materialism, behaviourism, eliminativism, identity theory, and functionalism.
Topic 2: Mental Representation
Theories of representation and mental content determination.
Topic 3: Consciousness
Philosophical theories of consciousness
Small Group Discovery Experience
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Assessment
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- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
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Assessment Summary
Assessment Task Task Type Weighting Learning Outcomes Workshop Participation Formative 20% 1–6 Essay 1 Summative 40% 1–4 Essay 2 Summative 40% 1–4 Assessment Detail
Your assessment in Philosophy of Science will involve weekly workshop participation and two essays. The word limits below are lower and upper bounds, respectively.- Workshops. Each week you will provide brief written answers to the workshop questions discussed in class.
- Essay 1 (1200-1500 words). You will choose one question based on material from Topic 1.
- Essay 2 (1500-1800 words). You will choose one question based on material from Topics 2 or 3.
Submission
Submit your essays by posting them on MyUni. Details of the submission process will be provided before the due date. Make sure you keep a backup copy of each essay that you submit, either as a computer file or a photocopy.Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through .
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