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161-231 Philosophical Issues in Cognitive Science | |
Note | Available as 161-331 at 3rd-year level. |
Credit Points | 16.7 2nd and 3rd year |
Coordinator | Dr Allen Hazen |
Prerequisites | 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. |
Semester | 2 |
Contact | One 2-hour lecture/seminar per 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. |
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