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Handbook 1997 : Faculty of Arts : Philosophy

161-231/331 Philosophical Issues in Cognitive Science

Credit Points:

16.7 2nd and 3rd year

Coordinator:

Dr Allen Hazen

Prerequisite/s:

One first-year single-semester Philosophy subject. Students who lack this prerequisite, but believe themselves adequately prepared to attempt any second/third year subjects, should consult the Head of Department.

Timetable:

Semester 2

Contact:

Up to three hours a week

Subject Description:

An examination of philosophical theories (particularly in the philosophy of mind) that have influenced psychological and computational theorising, leading to an appreciation of the interdisciplinary connections uniting the most abstract and most specific areas of cognitive science.

Assessment:

Two essays each of no more than 3000 words, submitted at mid-semester and end (50%).
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