Introduction to the Philosophy of Mind
Philosophical questions of what it means to be human are explored in Philosophy of Mind. It asks, among other things, if we are two things: body and spirit, or if we are merely one. It questions if science can explain consciousness and what function it plays in our lives. It aims to identify the correct analogue for humans: are we biological devices piloted by our spirits, or do we handle problems like computers? It examines if we are special, or if the rising sophistication of robots demonstrates that complex beings like us may be built using physical components. This course is for you if you've ever thought about the underlying nature of what it means to be human.
Because this is an introductory course, it starts with a review of key terms in philosophy of mind. The following section discusses Descartes' Substance Dualism, as well as some of the arguments against it. The final portion looks into Property Dualism, a recent version of Descartes' philosophy, and some of the problems with it are discussed. Physicalism, the belief that we are nothing more than our bodies, is discussed in the fourth part. Physicalism's different varieties are discussed, as well as the challenges associated with each.
Requirements:
- This course is suitable for beginners
Who this course is for:
- Those studying for interest
- Those working toward an A Level in Philosophy
- Philosophy teachers looking for new ideas for teaching the material
Subtitles: English
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