- Department: Philosophy
- Module co-ordinator: Dr. Daniel Morgan
- Credit value: 10 credits
- Credit level: I
- Academic year of delivery: 2022-23
- See module specification for other years: 2021-22
This module introduces central issues in the philosophy of mind, including the metaphysics of mind (the mind-body problem).
Occurrence | Teaching period |
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A | Spring Term 2022-23 |
To introduce central issues in the philosophy of mind, including: the metaphysics of mind (the mind-body problem).
To develop skills in critical analysis and argument.
By the end of the module, students should be able to:
—understand and explain some key problems, issues, and debates in the philosophy of mind and express this understanding in clear, precise, and accessible terms
—develop and articulate ranges of alternative solutions to problems and issues in the philosophy of mind in an open-minded way, drawing on module materials
—develop and articulate arguments for the alternative solutions considered in relation to problems and issues the philosophy of mind, drawing on module materials, identifying some points of weakness and some potential points for development
—make a judgement about what is the best view on a particular problem in the philosophy of mind and argue in defence of this judgement
—identify some of their strengths and weaknesses by evaluating their own work in relation to departmental marking criteria
—apply simple strategies for improving their work, based on critical reflection, advice, and feedback
Task | Length | % of module mark |
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Essay/coursework 2000 Word Essay |
N/A | 100 |
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Task | Length | % of module mark |
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Essay/coursework 2000 Word Essay |
N/A | 100 |
Feedback on formative work will be returned within 2 weeks of submission, and by the end of term at the latest. Feedback on summative work will be returned within 6 weeks of the assessment deadline.
David Braddon-Mitchell and Frank Jackson (2007), Philosophy of Mind and Cognition (Oxford, Blackwell Publishing)