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161-246 Minds, Brains, and Machines | |
Note | Available as 161-346 at 3rd-year level. |
Credit Points | 16.7 2nd and 3rd year |
Coordinator | Dr Edwin Coleman |
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 | 1 |
Contact | One 2-hour lecture seminar per week |
Subject Description | A study of the most important contemporary version of mechanism, the computational conception of mind. The subject covers basic concepts and arguments both in favour of and against the position. Students will gain a good grasp of the basic concepts and issues surrounding the computational conception of mind and the main arguments in the area, as well as prepare them for advanced work in the philosophy of cognitive science. |
Assessment | One end-of-semester assignment and an essay of no more than 3000 words. Students will also be required to submit up to a one half page summary of recommended reading each week of lectures. |
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