PHIL621 ONTOLOGY AND PHILOSOPHY OF MIND I

Course Code:2410621
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):3 (3.00 - 0.00)
ECTS Credit:8.0
Department:Philosophy
Language of Instruction:English
Level of Study:Graduate
Course Coordinator:Assist.Prof.Dr MAJID DAVOODY BENI
Offered Semester:Fall or Spring Semesters.

Course Objectives


Course Content

Discussion of some of the major problems in contemporary philosophy of mind and the related ontological issues. The topics covered include the body-mind problem, the problem of other minds, Cartesian dualism, Behaviorism, the Identity Theory, Functionalism, Eliminative Materialism, the Supervenience Theories, Qualia, Intentionality.


Course Learning Outcomes